The Reales de La Vega edged the Indios de San Francisco 93–89 in a thrilling Dominican Republic Liga Nacional Basketball contest on Saturday, 13 June 2026. The victory kept Reales near the top of the standings while handing Indios a heartbreaking home loss.

Match Overview

At the Polideportivo de San Francisco de Macorís, both teams traded punches in an up‑tempo game that featured 12 lead changes. The Indios, backed by a vocal home crowd, held a three‑point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Reales closed with a 14‑7 run to snatch the win. The final 93–89 scoreline underlined the margin of execution in crunch time.

Key Moments

• First‑half fireworks: The first half ended 48–48 after a buzzer‑beating three from Reales guard Gelvis Solano.
• Third‑quarter explosion: San Francisco’s Adris Rodríguez scored 12 points in the third to give the Indios a 74–70 lead entering the final period.
• Decisive run: Reales answered with a 9‑2 surge midway through the fourth, capped by a steal and dunk from Juan Coronado.
• Free‑throw clinic: La Vega converted 8‑of‑10 free throws in the final two minutes to hold off a late Indios rally.

Tactical Story

Reales head coach José Mercedes emphasised defensive switching and limiting interior touches for Indios centre Edward Santana. The strategy worked: Santana was held to 12 points, well below his average. Offensively, Reales used high‑ball screens to create mismatches, with Solano and Gerardo Suero exploiting the Indios’ slower big men. Indios, meanwhile, relied on fast‑break points (22) but struggled in half‑court sets against Reales’ active zone defence.

Standout Players

• Reales de La Vega: Guard Gelvis Solano poured in a game‑high 30 points (6‑of‑10 from three) and dished 5 assists. Forward Juan Coronado added 18 points and 8 rebounds.
• Indios de San Francisco: Swingman Adris Rodríguez led the home side with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Andrés Feliz contributed 14 points and 9 assists.

Season Impact

The win improved Reales’ record to 10‑3, keeping them in the top two of the Liga Nacional standings. Indios dropped to 7‑6, slipping to fifth place. For Reales, this victory demonstrated their ability to win close games on the road—a key trait for playoff success. The Indios will rue turnovers in the final minutes, as they committed four in the last three minutes. The two sides are likely to meet again in the postseason, where this result will add extra spice.

With Solano playing at an MVP level, Reales look like genuine title contenders, while Indios must tighten their execution in high‑pressure moments.