After 734 days of closures, venue relocations, and roster uncertainty, basketball finally returned to Bohemios on Thursday night as the club hosted Reducto in the Divisional Tercera de Ascenso (DTA). The homecoming at the club’s gymnasium in the Pocitos neighborhood ended in an 83-86 defeat in overtime, marking a dramatic chapter for a team working to reclaim its sporting identity.
The return to home turf follows a two-year hiatus prompted by municipal restrictions. The Intendencia de Montevideo limited operating hours at the Bohemios facility following noise complaints from nearby residents. During the 734-day absence, the club was forced to rent alternate venues for its youth development divisions, a logistical hurdle that led several players to transfer to other teams.
Remedial construction projects eventually brought the gymnasium back up to code, and authorities re-certified the venue in May. Thursday’s fixture marked the official resumption of senior-level basketball on the club’s home floor.
A Dramatic Finish and Overtime Thriller
The DTA encounter delivered intense competition from the opening tip. Bohemios and Reducto battled through regulation, ending the fourth quarter deadlocked at 74–74.
With 23 seconds remaining in regulation, Pablo Macanskas converted a two-pointer that put the hosts ahead, pushing the home crowd to its feet. However, Reducto responded in the dying seconds. Rick Jackson secured a rebound and scored with just one second left on the clock, forcing the game into an extra period where the visitors ultimately secured the three-point victory.
Standout Individual Performances
Macanskas paced the scoring for Bohemios under head coach Alejandro Muro, finishing with a team-high 24 points.
For Reducto, Jackson delivered 25 points and 16 rebounds. The visitors received significant offensive support from Julián Ramírez, who chipped in 16 points, and Sebastián Sosa, who added 15.
Standings and Early Season Outlook
The result leaves both Bohemios and Reducto holding a 1–1 win-loss record early in the DTA calendar. Capitol currently sits alone atop the league table with a 2–0 record.
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