Santiago Metro Starts the LNB Super League Season with a Resounding Victory
SAN CRISTÓBAL – Los Metros de Santiago debuted in the LNB Super League season with an outstanding victory over the Titanes del Sur, with a final score of 99-63 in a match held in the sports complex of this city.
The Santiago team demonstrated its superiority from the second quarter, imposing a solid defense and an effective collective game that made the difference in the score. An impressive 16-0 run in the final minutes of the first half, followed by another 13-2 at the beginning of the third period, consolidated their dominance in the game.
The Metros won all the partials (20-19, 26-10, 26-16 and 25-18), highlighting the offensive contribution of the entire team, with all 12 players scoring points.
On the individual level, Adris de León led the offense with 16 points, while Anthony Fairley achieved a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Florent Thamba also stood out with 12 points and 15 rebounds, as well as Brahian Méndez and Raimer Santana, who contributed 13 units each.
By the Titans, Shawn Williams was the most outstanding player with 16 points, followed by Savier Reyes, who added 14.
The Metros demonstrated greater efficiency on both sides of the court, with 55% field goal accuracy (36 of 66) and dominating the rebounds 41-28. The home team, for their part, recorded 38% accuracy in their attempts.
After a close first quarter, Santiago’s team took control before halftime, reaching the break with a 46-29 lead, thanks to their defensive intensity and better offensive execution.Upcoming matches
The action of the Super Liga LNB continues this Wednesday with the Leones de Santo Domingo facing the Gigantes Basketball Club at the Club San Carlos, while the Reales de La Vega will receive the Cañeros del Este at the Palacio de los Deportes Fernando Teruel.
