Gimnasia Takes Commanding 3-0 Lead in Liga Nacional Finals Against Quimsa

Gimnasia de Comodoro has moved within one win of clinching their second Liga Nacional championship after defeating Quimsa 76-59 in a dominant performance in Game 3 of the finals. The victory gives Gimnasia a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Match Point Secured

The Comodoro Rivadavia-based team delivered a strong performance at their home court, Socios Fundadores stadium, to take a significant advantage. This win places Gimnasia on the verge of repeating their championship success from the 2005/06 season. The next game, also to be held in Comodoro Rivadavia, offers Gimnasia the opportunity to seal the title on Saturday.

Key facts

A Tight Start

The game began with both teams exchanging baskets, reflecting the high stakes of the finals. Quimsa initially took a five-point lead, with key contributions from Diego Figueredo and Brandon Robinson, ending the first quarter with a 18-14 advantage. Gimnasia, however, regrouped in the second period.

Gimnasia Takes Control

Through strong defense and offensive contributions from Kenneth Horton, Gimnasia managed to tie the game and then build a lead. Sebastián Carrasco and Marcos Chacón were instrumental in extending Gimnasia’s advantage, taking a nine-point lead at one point. Despite Quimsa’s efforts from Jerome Meyinsse, Gimnasia entered halftime with a comfortable 39-32 lead.

Second Half Dominance

The third quarter saw Gimnasia further extend their lead, capitalizing on Quimsa’s reduced offensive efficiency. A run that pushed the score to 43-32 highlighted Gimnasia’s control. Despite attempts by Leonardo Lema and Sam Freeman to narrow the gap for Quimsa, Gimnasia maintained their lead, ending the third quarter at 55-44.

Closing Out the Game

In the final period, Gimnasia continued to assert their dominance. Sebastián Carrasco put on a stellar performance, and a triple from Mauro Cosolito helped them build a sixteen-point lead, 66-50. The team’s strong defense and offense allowed them to create a significant twenty-two-point difference at one stage (76-54) before closing out the game with a final score of 76-59.

The series now shifts back to Comodoro Rivadavia for Game 4, scheduled for Saturday at 9 PM, with TyC Sports 2 providing live coverage. Gimnasia’s strong performance in this series indicates their determination to secure the championship title.

Source: Ole – https://www.ole.com.ar/basquet/finales-liga-nacional-gimnasia-vencio-comodoroa-quimsa-quedo-match-point_0_KZxWW1YtKl.html