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Los Prados reclaimed the top spot in the elimination phase of the 50 TBS Distrito 2026 after defeating Mauricio Báez 94‑73 on Saturday. The game was played at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, part of the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte. Los Prados’ offense was led by Alejandro Vásquez and Manny Camper, who combined for a double‑digit contribution. Vásquez added four rebounds and five assists, while Camper recorded eight rebounds and four assists. Jefrey Abreu scored 13 points, Richard Núñez posted a double‑double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and William Cruz added 10 points. Mauricio Báez’s captain, Gerardo Suero, finished with 27 points and four rebounds, shooting 100 % from the floor (9‑9 from the field, 6‑6 from two‑point range, 3‑3 from beyond the arc and 6‑6 from the free‑throw line). Carlos Pepín scored 11 points, Richard Bautista added 10, Kevin Obanor had nine, and BJ Fitzgerald contributed eight. Los Prados now sit at 9‑3 in the elimination standings, averaging 21 points per game. They are followed by Rafael Barias (9‑2, 20 points) and Mauricio Báez (8‑4, 20 points). The top four teams—Los Prados, Rafael Barias, Mauricio Báez and Bameso (6‑6, 18 points)—advance to the semifinals. San Lázaro (5‑6, 16 points) and Huellas del Siglo (3‑9, 15 points) are eliminated. The semifinals will be played in a best‑of‑five format, with the first‑place team facing the fourth and the second facing the third. The winners will meet in a best‑of‑seven final. The tournament, organized by the Asociación de Baloncesto del Distrito Nacional (Abadina) and presided over by Edwin Castillo, is celebrating its “Bodas de Oro” in partnership with Seaboard “Energía Limpia” and the Copa BanReservas. The event is overseen by committee chair Andrés Bautista and commissioner Nelson Ramírez. In the first half, the teams were tied 41‑41. Mauricio Báez led 22‑20 at the break, while Los Prados outscored them 21‑19 in the second half. Carlos Pepín finished the half with five points, and Gerardo Suero was the leading scorer for Mauricio with 18 minutes of play. Kevin Obanor contributed seven points and five rebounds for Los Prados. Sunday’s elimination schedule will feature a doubleheader. The first game, starting at 4:00 p.m., will pit Rafael Barias against Bameso. The second game, at 6:00 p.m., will see Huellas del Siglo take on San Lázaro. Article source: El Nuevo Diario | Image credit: El Nuevo Diario
Los Prados reclaimed the top spot in the elimination phase of the 50 TBS Distrito 2026 after defeating Mauricio Báez 94‑73 on Saturday. The game was played at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, part of the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte. Los Prados’ offense was led by Alejandro Vásquez and Manny Camper, who combined for a double‑digit contribution. Vásquez added four rebounds and five assists, while Camper recorded eight rebounds and four assists. Jefrey Abreu scored 13 points, Richard Núñez posted a double‑double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and William Cruz added 10 points. Mauricio Báez’s captain, Gerardo Suero, finished with 27 points and four rebounds, shooting 100 % from the floor (9‑9 from the field, 6‑6 from two‑point range, 3‑3 from beyond the arc and 6‑6 from the free‑throw line). Carlos Pepín scored 11 points, Richard Bautista added 10, Kevin Obanor had nine, and BJ Fitzgerald contributed eight. Los Prados now sit at 9‑3 in the elimination standings, averaging 21 points per game. They are followed by Rafael Barias (9‑2, 20 points) and Mauricio Báez (8‑4, 20 points). The top four teams—Los Prados, Rafael Barias, Mauricio Báez and Bameso (6‑6, 18 points)—advance to the semifinals. San Lázaro (5‑6, 16 points) and Huellas del Siglo (3‑9, 15 points) are eliminated. The semifinals will be played in a best‑of‑five format, with the first‑place team facing the fourth and the second facing the third. The winners will meet in a best‑of‑seven final. The tournament, organized by the Asociación de Baloncesto del Distrito Nacional (Abadina) and presided over by Edwin Castillo, is celebrating its “Bodas de Oro” in partnership with Seaboard “Energía Limpia” and the Copa BanReservas. The event is overseen by committee chair Andrés Bautista and commissioner Nelson Ramírez. In the first half, the teams were tied 41‑41. Mauricio Báez led 22‑20 at the break, while Los Prados outscored them 21‑19 in the second half. Carlos Pepín finished the half with five points, and Gerardo Suero was the leading scorer for Mauricio with 18 minutes of play. Kevin Obanor contributed seven points and five rebounds for Los Prados. Sunday’s elimination schedule will feature a doubleheader. The first game, starting at 4:00 p.m., will pit Rafael Barias against Bameso. The second game, at 6:00 p.m., will see Huellas del Siglo take on San Lázaro.
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