First game between Motilones and Storm Coffee at the Coliseo del Café.
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The grand final of the BetPlay Professional Basketball League started at full speed, with Motilones taking the victory in the first game by winning 87-82 over Storm Coffee at the Coliseo del Café. The second match will be played this Friday at 8:00 pm
The match started with local dominance. Desmond Holloway took the initiative, scoring several mid-range points and leading an offensive that left the score 12-2 in favor of the Storm. However, Motilones coach Tomás Díaz reacted quickly. With a forceful phrase — “if they are not going to defend, they do not play” — he motivated his players to adjust their defense and take advantage of every offensive opportunity.
From that moment on, Motilones assumed control of the game. Players like Héctor Díaz and Jhery Matos stood out as key pieces, displaying dynamic and effective basketball. With offensive variants, shots from the perimeter and quick transitions, they dismantled the Storm defense, which could not find answers to stop the rival attack.
The second quarter closed with a reaction from Kyree Elder, who scored 5 consecutive points to reduce Motilones’ lead, leaving the score 43-38 at halftime.
The situation for Storm was even more complicated with the departure of Juan Rosario, double MVP of the League, who left the game in the first half due to a physical discomfort. Added to this was the absence of Valdez, leaving the team with two significant losses. However, Motilones did not forgive and took advantage of the opportunity to expand their advantage with the contribution of Michael Jackson and Jeremy Smith. Both players were instrumental: Smith finished with 23 points, while Jackson contributed 15.
In the final quarter, Motilones had a 17-point lead, approaching a comfortable victory. However, Storm attempted a comeback in the final four minutes with a points rally that put suspense at the close. Despite the reaction, it was not enough, and the final score was 87-82 in favor of Motilones.
The figure of the first game was Jhery Matos, who was decisive with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists, leading his team to take the lead in the grand final.
With this victory, Motilones puts the series at 1-0 and prepares to face the second duel, where Storm will seek to even the series and keep its title aspirations alive.
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