El Cuervo hosts Platense in Boedo to play a National League match. It was a victory for San Lorenzo, equaling Boca in games won. Moreover, it puts Calamar in a position where they will be forced to win if they want to maintain their fourth position in the tournament. Leo Costa’s men have won two in a row, while Vázquez’s men have lost two in a row.
El Cuervo won at home
The Roberto Pando match was completely dominated by the locals. El Cuervo took advantage from the first quarter when they scored as many as 13 points away, a distance they were able to maintain throughout the game. They managed to separate themselves from the hands of their captain Federico Marín (19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal). Both teams were not good with field goals, but the points achieved from the start were the key for San Lorenzo. Leo Costa’s men reached their highest level of the match when they went 16 in their favour, although Platense scored a goal and the locals led by 12 points at half-time.
The second half was no different, Boedo’s team always kept their distance above five units. He didn’t allow Cholo Vázquez’s men to get into the game and get close, the Azulgranas played together and relied on scoring. Fede Grun (14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals) and Kevin Hernández (11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal) were the biggest contributors to the game without counting Marín, the figure. San Lorenzo managed to pick up a win against fourth in the table and extended its winning streak to two games. In addition, they equaled Boca in victories, but with another loss they were unable to surpass them.
What’s next for you two?
Platense will leave Buenos Aires and continue his tour in Santa Fe. He will visit Unión in Malvicino to try to end his losing streak at home. While Tatengue came into the match after defeating Olympic, who according to the table, was stronger than Calamar. On the other hand, San Lorenzo will keep its home field and host San Martín de Corrientes to play a great game of direct rivals. Where the Rooster will seek to get closer to Cuervo, but the Boedo people will want to defend their position.
Photo: San Lorenzo Press and National Basketball League
Source: Tycsports
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