Boca took the win over Instituto 77-68 in the third game of the National League Finals series. Xeneize managed to dominate the entire match, despite taking multiple losses and scored 2-1 in the match. This ensures a return to Córdoba for a fifth game. The scorers were Leonel Schattmann at home and Nicola Pomoli at Gloria.
Blue and gold celebration in Conde
The match started close and with local dominance. Xeneize quickly took the lead and took control of the game with inside play. Added to the scoring in the paint was the sense to be close to the rim thanks to grabbing offensive rebounds that allowed the conversion after the second chance. The always magical hand of Leo Schattmann (25 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 rebound) gave the advantage to those led by Gonzalo ‘El Polaco’ Pérez.
Those from La Ribera managed to separate themselves by double digits on the scoreboard throughout the first half. While Instituto seeks to stay close to the local team to have a chance to return like in the last match, where they tied and won in overtime. However, Boca withstood the Glory clash and managed to go into the break ahead by seven points.
Boca, full of defeat, kept the result
The second half contains more emotions than the first. Because of the good scoring run, Instituto was able to enter the game under the leadership of Nicola Pomoli (16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists). The Uruguayan allowed scoring and handled himself well without the ball, allowing him to find spaces to score near the rim. In addition, Boca lost in the third quarter, they lost the ball nine times and most of them were not forced by Glory.
In the same way, Pérez’s men again distanced themselves from Lucas Victoriano’s orders. Because the Institute was able to separate itself into a unit. Boca extended their lead to ten points and kept it until the end with good chemistry between Schattmann and his foreigner Wayne Langston (14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal). The locals managed to win the third game by nine points and score the Finals series, now they will have a chance to tie it on their home court.
How was the National League finals?
The National League Finals continue on Saturday, July 13, again at La Bombonerita. The match starts at 6:00 pm and Boca will have the possibility to tie the series, while Instituto, if they win, can reach matchpoint and determine the championship at home, Ángel Sandrín, in the fifth match.
Photo: Boca Press and National Basketball League
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