Linces Edge Lobsters 60-57 in Overtime After Late Free Throws
In a game that swung wildly from early domination to a furious comeback, the LINCES held on for a 60-57 overtime win over the LOBSTERS. The deciding moments came at the free-throw line, where Abreu Kevin calmly converted the final attempts to ice the victory after a back-and-forth finish.
LINCES set the tone with a blistering first quarter, outscoring the LOBSTERS 25-11 and building what looked like an insurmountable cushion by halftime (34-20). The LOBSTERS, however, answered with resilience: a 17-point third quarter and another 17 in the fourth erased the deficit and forced overtime at 54-54.
The game's rhythm was defined by contrasting approaches. Delos Santos Joaquin, who was named Player of the Game, delivered timely shooting for LINCES — a perfect 4-for-4 inside and 3-of-7 from deep on a 7-of-11 night (17 points) — while Solomon Dwayne provided hard finishes in the paint and helped keep his team ahead with efficient scoring (15 points on 7-of-12). On the LOBSTERS' side, Cátala Emmanuel was the offensive engine, pouring in 22 points on heavy usage and hitting several clutch shots during the comeback. Veteran wing Lopez Eimer chipped in a do-it-all 18 points and a game-high 12 rebounds as the LOBSTERS fought back.
Several late-game sequences underscored how tight the contest became. Delos Santos Joaquin drilled crucial baskets to give LINCES small leads in the closing stretch, and Cátala Emmanuel answered repeatedly to keep the LOBSTERS in it — including a late basket and a free throw that pulled his side within one. Ultimately, though, it was Abreu Kevin's composure at the line in the final seconds that tipped the balance: his free throws turned what could have been a tie into a narrow LINCES victory.
Other notable contributions included interior work from Itriago Juan, who grabbed 12 rebounds, and an all-around floor performance from Lopez Eimer, whose second-chance work and physicality were central to the LOBSTERS' rally. The box score showed a game of runs, timely three-pointers, and a late emphasis on free throws and execution under pressure.
In the end, the LINCES' early dominance and late-game poise were enough to survive a furious comeback by the LOBSTERS. It was a tight, entertaining league contest decided by a few critical plays in the final minute and overtime.
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