Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05 00:00 | 1 | [2] Titanes del Licey vs Reales de La Vega [1] | 90-85 |
| 09/01 22:00 | 1 | [1] Reales de La Vega vs Titanes del Licey [2] | 79-86 |
| 08/31 00:00 | 1 | [2] Titanes del Licey vs Reales de La Vega [1] | 97-77 |
| 08/29 00:00 | 1 | [1] Reales de La Vega vs Titanes del Licey [2] | 74-85 |
| 08/25 23:00 | 2 |
[4] Metros de Santiago vs Reales de La Vega
[1] |
92-93 |
| 08/25 21:00 | 2 | [2] Titanes del Licey vs Caneros del Este [3] | 87-85 |
| 08/25 00:00 | 2 |
[1] Reales de La Vega vs Metros de Santiago
[4]
|
78-66 |
| 08/24 00:00 | 2 | [3] Caneros del Este vs Titanes del Licey [2] | 78-83 |
| 08/23 00:00 | 2 |
[4] Metros de Santiago vs Reales de La Vega
[1] |
77-82 |
| 08/22 00:00 | 2 | [2] Titanes del Licey vs Caneros del Este [3] | 80-77 |
| 08/21 00:00 | 2 |
[1] Reales de La Vega vs Metros de Santiago
[4]
|
77-78 |
| 08/18 00:00 | 10 | [4] Titanes del Licey vs Caneros del Este [1] | 89-85 |
Wikipedia - Liga Nacional de Baloncesto
The Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB) is the top men's professional basketball league in the Dominican Republic. Established in 2005, six teams compete annually between September and October.
History
The league was founded on September 6, 2004 at the Hotel Lina in Santo Domingo as the Liga Dominicana de Baloncesto (Dominican Basketball League), also known as LIDOBA; the founders were a group of investors and former basketball players, supported by the Dominican Basketball Federation. Before the creation of a national league, basketball was practiced at regional and local level.
The teams that participated in the first edition in 2005 were:
- Cañeros de La Romana
- Cocolos de San Pedro de Macorís
- Constituyentes de San Cristóbal
- Indios de San Francisco de Macorís
- Marineros de Puerto Plata
- Metros de Santiago
- Panteras del Distrito Nacional
- Reales de La Vega
The first game was played on July 1, 2005 at the Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto between Panteras del Distrito Nacional and Indios de San Francisco de Macorís: Panteras won, 79–63. The first league champions were Reales de La Vega, that won the title after winning the best-of-7 championship series against Panteras, 4–2.
In 2009, the league was cancelled due to financial difficulties. On May 19, 2010 the league announced its return under a new branding and name, Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (National Basketball League).
From 2005 to 2017, the league had 8 teams participating every season. In 2018, Huracanes del Atlántico folded, and the league was played by 7 teams (3 in the North conference, and 4 in the Southeast conference). In 2019, Titanes del Distrito Nacional also folded, bringing the team number to 6.
The league features a dynamic format, with teams representing various cities across the Dominican Republic, including Santo Domingo, Santiago, and La Romana. Each season, teams compete in a series of thrilling matches, culminating in an exciting playoff series to determine the league champion. The LNB is known for its passionate fan base, electrifying game atmospheres, and a commitment to developing young talent, making it a vital platform for aspiring basketball players.
In addition to showcasing high-level basketball, the Dominican Republic LNB also emphasizes community engagement and social responsibility, often organizing events and initiatives that promote sportsmanship, education, and health among youth. With its rich history and commitment to excellence, the LNB continues to elevate the sport of basketball in the Dominican Republic and beyond, making it a must-watch tournament for fans and sports enthusiasts alike.