PUERTO LA CRUZ, Venezuela (Interstat) — Anzoátegui defeated Margarita 82-65 on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Luis Ramos de Puerto La Cruz to win the Venezuelan SLB playoff series 4-1.

The Marinos took control early, outscoring the Guaiqueries 26-16 in the first quarter. Margarita rallied to cut the deficit to two points by halftime after a 20-12 second quarter, but Anzoátegui answered with a 26-12 third quarter and held a 74-48 lead entering the fourth. The home team closed with an 18-17 final frame.

Juan Miguel Suero led Anzoátegui with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. Luis Duarte added 16 points, three rebounds and three assists. K.J. McDaniels scored 16 points with five rebounds, and Gregory Vargas contributed 15 points, one rebound and three assists for the Marinos.

Kender Urbina paced Margarita with 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. Nahziah Carter had 14 points and seven rebounds, and Juan Guerrero added 13 points.

Anzoátegui improved to 25-13, while Margarita fell to 24-18.