Leones de Santo Domingo Defeat Titanes del Licey 98-90 in Dominican LNB Thriller

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – May 15, 2026 – Leones de Santo Domingo overcame a spirited fight from Titanes del Licey to win 98-90 on the road in Dominican Republic Liga Nacional Basketball action. The victory improved Leones' record to 12–7, while Titanes slipped to 10–9 in the tightly contested league standings.

Match Overview

Playing at the Polideportivo Juan Pablo Duarte, Titanes del Licey started with intensity, feeding off the home crowd. The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Titanes leading 52–49 at the break. However, Leones dominated the third quarter, outscoring their hosts 28–16 to take a commanding lead they never relinquished.

Despite a late Titanes rally that cut the deficit to four points, Leones held firm behind veteran guard Brandon Knight’s clutch shooting and strong team defense. The final score of 98–90 reflected a well-rounded performance from Leones, who shot 52% from the field and forced 14 turnovers.

Key Moments

• First-half shootout: Both teams traded baskets in the opening 20 minutes, with Titanes’ Gerardo Suero scoring 15 points before halftime.
• Third-quarter demolition: Leones opened the second half on a 12–2 run, fueled by three consecutive three-pointers from Knight and Juan Miguel Suero.
• Titanes' late push: Trailing by 12 with four minutes to play, Titanes cut the gap to 90–86 after a fast-break dunk by Jeromy Rodríguez. But Knight answered with a step-back three to restore order.
• Free-throw proficiency: Leones converted 19 of 24 from the line in the final quarter, sealing the win.

Standout Players

• Brandon Knight (Leones): The experienced guard finished with 27 points (10-of-18 FG, 5-of-9 3PT), 5 assists, and 3 steals, earning player of the game honors.
• Gerardo Suero (Titanes): Scored a game-high 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, but had limited help from the bench.
• Juan Miguel Suero (Leones): Contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, providing secondary scoring and rebounding off the wing.

Impact on the Liga Nacional Basketball Standings

The win moves Leones de Santo Domingo into sole possession of third place in the eight-team Dominican LNB, just one game behind second-place Indios de San Francisco. Titanes del Licey drop to fifth, tied with Reales de La Vega at 10–9. The loss also marked Titanes' third consecutive defeat at home, raising concerns about their consistency ahead of the playoffs.

Leones will next travel to face Soles de Santo Domingo Este in a city rivalry match. Titanes, looking to recover, host Cañeros del Este in a must-win contest to stay in the top-four race.

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