{"id":119643,"date":"2026-05-27T04:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/puerto-plata-sailors-surprise-metros-in-santiago-lnb\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T04:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:55:56","slug":"puerto-plata-sailors-surprise-metros-in-santiago-lnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/puerto-plata-sailors-surprise-metros-in-santiago-lnb\/","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Plata Sailors Surprise Metros in Santiago: LNB"},"content":{"rendered":"SANTO DOMINGO.- Jalen Henry, Andersson Garc\u00eda and Luis Feliz led an epic comeback for the Marineros de Puerto Plata, who achieved an 86-82 victory over the Metros de Santiago in an exciting National Basketball League (LNB) match, held at the Oscar Gobaira Arena.\n\nThis crucial triumph puts the Mariners at an 8-8 record for the season. With no more games pending in the regular season, the team awaits the definition of the standings to know their fate in the elimination phase.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Star Performances<\/h2>\n\n\nIn his debut, Jalen Henry proved his worth by scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Andersson Garc\u00eda shined with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Luis Feliz contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, solidifying the Mariners&#8217; offense.\n\nOn the Metros&#8217; side, Troy Cracknell stood out with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, followed by Jordan Hall with 18 points and Brahiam M\u00e9ndez with 14.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In the final quarter, Henry scored five consecutive points and Feliz added two more, allowing the Mariners to take the lead 76-73 with 3:38 remaining on the clock.<\/p><cite>Alofoke Deportes<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nAt 1:09 from the end, Feliz was again key by getting an offensive rebound and scoring near the hoop, extending the lead to 80-75 for the Mariners. The Metros tried to react, but the Mariners kept their cool.\n\nWith 8.9 seconds on the clock, Omogbo secured the victory by converting his two free throws, sealing the final score.\n\nThe first quarter ended in a 23-23 tie. Cracknell and Hall led the Metros, while Henry and Garcia stood out for the Mariners.\n\nIn the second quarter, the Metros took a slight lead, but the Mariners responded, getting closer at the end of the first half.\n\nIn the first 20 minutes, Cracknell, Hall, and Fairley led the Metros&#8217; offense, while Henry and Garc\u00eda were the most outstanding for the Mariners.\n\nThe third quarter was close, with the Metros gaining an advantage before the Mariners closed the gap.\n\nThe partial scores of the match were 23-23, 20-21, 13-21 and 30-17 in favor of the Mariners.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\nOn the day of this Wednesday, the Heroes of Moca will receive the Lions of Santo Domingo at the Moca 85 sports complex, at 8:00 p.m., while the Giants Basketball Club will visit the Reales de La Vega at the Fernando Teruel Sports Palace, at 8:30 p.m.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTO DOMINGO.- Jalen Henry, Andersson Garc\u00eda and Luis Feliz led an epic comeback for the Marineros de Puerto Plata, who achieved an 86-82 victory over the Metros de Santiago in an exciting National Basketball League (LNB) match, held at the Oscar Gobaira Arena. 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