The Titanes del Licey delivered a commanding performance on home turf, defeating the Heroes de Moca 91–77 in a Dominican Republic Liga Nacional Basketball matchup on June 10, 2026. The victory extended the Titanes' strong run at home and underlined their ability to control the game on both ends of the floor.

First Half: Titanes Set the Tone

From the opening tip, the Titanes established an aggressive defensive posture, forcing several early turnovers that translated into fast-break points. By the end of the first quarter, they had built a 27–18 lead, powered by sharp outside shooting and crisp ball movement. The Heroes of Moca struggled to find their rhythm against Licey’s switching man-to-man defense, often settling for contested jump shots.

In the second quarter, the Heroes briefly cut the deficit to six points behind a stretch of strong interior scoring from their big men. But Titanes head coach called a timely timeout to reset the defense, and his team responded with a 12–2 run to close the half, taking a comfortable 48–35 lead into the locker room.

Second Half: Heroes Rally Falls Short

Coming out of the break, the Heroes showed renewed energy. They tightened their own defensive rotations and started to knock down mid-range jumpers, trimming the margin to eight points midway through the third quarter. However, the Titanes’ guards took control in the closing minutes of the period, drilling back-to-back three-pointers to restore a double-digit advantage at 68–55 heading into the fourth.

The final quarter saw the Heroes make one last push, closing within nine points with five minutes left. But the Titanes’ experience and composure shone through. They executed their half-court offense efficiently, drew fouls, and converted free throws to seal the 91–77 victory.

Key Performers

• Home – Titanes del Licey: Their leading scorer finished with 24 points on efficient shooting, dished out 6 assists, and grabbed 5 rebounds. The veteran point guard orchestrated the offense with poise, especially during crucial stretches. The team’s center contributed a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends.
• Away – Heroes de Moca: The Heroes' top guard put up 22 points and 4 assists, but his shooting percentage dropped under pressure. Their forward added 15 points and 8 rebounds, but foul trouble limited his minutes in the second half.

Impact on the Standings

The win improved the Titanes del Licey’s record to 8–3 on the season, strengthening their hold on a top-three position in the Dominican Republic Liga Nacional Basketball standings. The Heroes de Moca fell to 5–6, sitting just outside the playoff picture. This result also extended the Titanes’ head-to-head dominance over Moca this season, having now won both meetings by double digits.

What’s Next

Both teams will look to bounce back quickly in the compact league schedule. The Titanes travel to face the Leones de Santo Domingo next, while the Heroes return home to host the Reales de La Vega. With the playoff race tightening, every victory becomes increasingly valuable.