The Metros de Santiago defeated the defending champions, Leones de Santo Domingo 94-87 on 16 August 2017 to win the National Basketball Championship of the National Basketball League (LNB). Making the victory sweeter, it was won at the Santiago Gran Arena Oscar Gobaira. The Santiago team won all but one of their matches in the 5-7 final series. The Dominican team is coached by former national basketball team player, José (Maita) Mercedes.
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Liga Nacional de Basketball
17 August 2017
