Quimsa 75 – 71 Instituto de Cordoba
Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquetbol | May 20, 2026

In a tense defensive battle, Quimsa edged out arch-rivals Instituto de Cordoba 75-71 at home, moving into sole possession of second place in the Liga Nacional de Básquetbol standings. The contest featured five lead changes in the fourth quarter before Quimsa’s veteran experience sealed the win.

Match Overview

From the start, both teams struggled to find rhythm, shooting a combined 42% from the field. Quimsa built a five-point cushion by halftime, but Instituto came out aggressive in the third, tying the game at 52-52 heading into the final period. The last 10 minutes were a slugfest, with Quimsa’s defense forcing three critical turnovers in the final two minutes.

Key Performances

• Quimsa’s point guard: Finished with 18 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals, directing the offense and hitting a clutch step-back jumper with 45 seconds left.
• Instituto’s center: Dominated the boards with 15 rebounds and added 14 points, but missed two free throws at a crucial moment (1:12 remaining).

Decisive Sequence

With the score tied at 71-71 and 1:30 on the clock, Quimsa’s forward stole a lazy pass, drew a foul, and made both free throws. Instituto’s subsequent possession ended in a shot clock violation, and Quimsa iced the game with a pair of foul shots.

Standings Context

The victory lifted Quimsa to 22-8, one game ahead of third-place Instituto (21-9) in the tightly packed Liga Nacional table. These two teams are now on a collision course for a potential playoff series, with Quimsa having won the season series 2-1.