The Argentine Marcos Mata had a very good performance but could not prevent the defeat of his team, Saga Ballooners, against Nishinomiya Storks, 74-67, in a match corresponding to date 24 of the second division league (B2 League) of basketball from Japan.
The forward from Mar del Plata, 34 years old and 2.01 meters tall, started from the substitutes’ bench and stayed on the court for 31 minutes.
The former San Lorenzo player designed his best scoring performance of the season, contributing 19 points (3-4 in doubles, 4-9 in triples, 1-2 in free).
In addition, the former Peñarol from Mar del Plata completed an excellent defensive task, capturing 10 rebounds, promoting two ball recoveries, distributing two assists and executing a cover, according to a report from the club located in the Prefecture of Saga.
Despite the fall, the second in a row (on Saturday night he had lost to the same rival by a wider margin: 93-72), Ballooners continues as the leader of the Western division of the tournament, with a 16-8 record.
The American forward DeQuan Jones emerged as the figure of the Nishinomiya Storks (12-11), with a balance of 23 points and 12 rebounds.
The next Saga Ballooners meeting will be on Saturday the 26th against Sendai 89ers, third in the East with a 14-9 record. (Télam)
