Atletico Argentino Junin 88 – 77 Atenas Cordoba
Liga Nacional de Basquetbol – 13 May 2026

Atletico Argentino Junin returned to winning ways in the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Basquetbol with a confident 88–77 victory over Atenas Cordoba on Wednesday night. Playing in front of a spirited home crowd, the team from Junin used a dominant second quarter to build a double-digit lead and never looked back, improving their record in the tight mid-table race.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both sides traded baskets in a fast-paced first quarter. Atenas Cordoba, known for their disciplined defense, kept the score close at 22–20 in favour of Argentino. However, the home side exploded in the second period, outscoring their opponents 28–14 to take a commanding 50–34 advantage into halftime. The third quarter saw Atenas attempt a comeback, cutting the deficit to 10 points, but Argentino’s backcourt steadied the ship and maintained control through the final frame.

Key Moments

• Second‑quarter surge: Argentino opened the second quarter on a 12‑2 run, fueled by fast‑break points and three‑pointers from their shooting guard.
• Defensive stand: With five minutes left in the third quarter and Atenas within eight points, Argentino forced three consecutive turnovers to push the lead back to 14.
• Free‑throw clinic: In the final two minutes, Argentino converted 10 of 12 free throws to seal the win.

Standout Performers

• Argentino’s leading scorer finished with 24 points on 9‑of‑14 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• Center Marcos Díaz recorded a double‑double with 14 points and 12 boards, controlling the paint at both ends.
• For Atenas, their point guard notched 18 points and 7 assists in a losing effort.

Impact on the Liga Nacional Standings

The victory moves Argentino into the top half of the table as the regular season enters its decisive phase. With a 16‑13 record, they are firmly in playoff contention. Atenas, meanwhile, drop to 13‑16 and will need to find consistency in their upcoming home games to avoid falling out of the post‑season picture.

Both teams return to action later this week, with Argentino travelling to face a tough opponent and Atenas hosting a direct rival for the final playoff spots.