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Gaiteros de Zulia 66 – 76 Marinos de Anzoátegui | Liga Profesional de Baloncesto | 30 May 2026
Marinos de Anzoátegui delivered a composed road performance on Saturday evening, defeating Gaiteros de Zulia 76-66 at the Gimnasio Pedro Elías Belisario. The victory strengthened Marinos' playoff aspirations in the Venezuelan LPB, while Gaiteros missed a chance to climb among the league leaders.
Match Overview
The opening quarter saw both teams exchange baskets, with Gaiteros taking an early 18-16 lead behind aggressive drives from their backcourt. However, Marinos adjusted defensively in the second period, holding the home side to just 12 points and taking a 38-30 advantage into halftime. The third quarter proved decisive as Marinos stretched the lead to 14 points, capitalizing on fast‑break opportunities and second‑chance points. Gaiteros mounted a brief rally in the final frame, cutting the deficit to six with four minutes remaining, but Marinos responded with timely three‑pointers to seal the result.
Key Moments
- Second‑quarter lockdown: Marinos outscored Gaiteros 22-12 in the second quarter, forcing six turnovers.
- Third‑quarter surge: A 10-2 run early in the third period put Marinos ahead 50-36, and they never looked back.
- Late Gaiteros push: A steal and dunk by Zulia guard Luis Casanova cut the lead to 70-64, but Marinos answered with two clutch triples.
Player Highlights
For Marinos, import forward John Mills led all scorers with 22 points and 9 rebounds, dominating the paint. Point guard Diego Suárez added 14 points and 7 assists, orchestrating the offense with patience. On the Gaiteros side, veteran swingman Carlos Medina tallied 18 points and 6 rebounds, but lacked consistent support from the bench.
Standings Impact
With the win, Marinos de Anzoátegui improved to 15-9, solidifying fourth place in the LPB standings. Gaiteros dropped to 12-12, now tied for sixth. Both teams have eight regular‑season games remaining, making every result crucial for playoff seeding.
The two sides will meet again next week in a home‑and‑away series that could further shape the Venezuelan top‑flight landscape.
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