Gimnasia Comodoro 77 – 72 Independiente de Oliva | Liga Nacional de Basquetbol

Match Overview

Gimnasia Comodoro secured a hard‑fought 77‑72 victory over Independiente de Oliva in an Argentina Liga Nacional de Basquetbol clash on 11 May 2026. Played at the Estadio Socios Fundadores in Comodoro Rivadavia, the home side leaned on a balanced attack and a crucial fourth‑quarter run to overcome a determined Oliva team that had led for much of the second half.

Key Moments

• First half control: Independiente came out sharp, shooting over 50% from the field in the first quarter to build a 22‑18 lead. They extended the advantage to 40‑36 by halftime behind aggressive drives from their guards.
• Third‑quarter push: Gimnasia tightened defensively after the break, holding Oliva to just 14 points in the third period. A 12‑2 run capped by a step‑back triple from shooting guard Franco López gave the home team a 54‑52 edge entering the final quarter.
• Clutch finish: The visitors rallied to tie the game at 68‑68 with three minutes to play, but Gimnasia’s veteran center Carlos Díaz scored six straight points inside the paint, and a late steal sealed the result at 77‑72.

Standout Performances

• Carlos Díaz (Gimnasia): The 33‑year‑old power forward posted a game‑high 22 points and 11 rebounds, including 8 points in the fourth quarter.
• Franco López (Gimnasia): Added 16 points and 5 assists, hitting three three‑pointers at key moments.
• Matías Sosa (Independiente): Led the visitors with 19 points and 7 assists but struggled with turnovers down the stretch.

What This Means for the Standings

The win snapped a two‑game losing streak for Gimnasia Comodoro, improving their record to 14‑12 in the league. Independiente de Oliva dropped to 12‑14 and lost ground in the race for the playoff spots. With the season entering its final month, every result is crucial for positioning.