Boca Juniors Overpowers Brasilia to Claim Group C Leadership
In a matchup between two teams that had already qualified for the quarterfinals during the previous matchday, the Argentine side seized control early at the Gimnasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, according to Columna Digital reporting. Brasilia also advanced to the next phase.
Offensive Execution and Perimeter Dominance
The visiting squad established command through exceptional outside shooting and ball movement. By halftime, Boca Juniors converted 14 of 22 three-point attempts and handed out 18 assists, building a 62-45 advantage. Nicolás Casalánguida watched his team finish the contest shooting 21 of 37 from beyond the arc—good for 57 percent—along with 30 total team assists, as detailed by Columna Digital.
Bench Production and Standout Scorers
Reserves provided a massive lift for the group winners, contributing 51 points off the bench. Micheal Warren debuted after missing the first two games and led Boca with 18 points. Tomás Monacchi added 17 points on five-of-seven shooting from long range, Nicolás Stenta recorded 12 points and nine rebounds, and Agustín Barreiro chipped in 12 points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
Brasilia’s Counter and Upcoming Quarterfinals
Brasilia slipped to a 2-1 group finish despite a strong third-quarter push where the hosts outscored Boca 29-27. Matheus Santos led all scorers with 29 points, including five triples, while Augusto Leao contributed 17 points and nine rebounds.
CDC Leones Dominates the Duel of the Eliminated
With the ticket to the next phase out of reach alongside Deportivo San José, CDC Leones (1-2) dominated 93-82 against Deportivo San José (0-3). Despite a favorable start for the Paraguayan side with a 29-23 opening quarter, the Chilean club turned the match around thanks to a devastating 28-14 second period that allowed them to take control at 51-43. The key to the victory for Leones was their high effectiveness from long distance, sinking 15 triples with a 50 percent success rate. Darrol Jones was the star for Leones with 24 points and 5 assists. Kingsley Perkins also had a solid contribution of 20 units and Jaylen Key signed a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Benjamín Herrera distributed 10 assists. For San José, Nicholas Banyard stood out with 30 points and 12 rebounds, while Fernando Dose added 23 points.
