CD Puerto Varas 79 – 72 Las Animas
Chile Liga Nacional Basketball | May 24, 2026

CD Puerto Varas held off a determined Las Animas squad to claim a 79–72 home victory in Chile’s Liga Nacional de Básquetbol on Sunday night. A strong defensive effort in the closing minutes sealed the win for Puerto Varas, who improved their record at home.

Match Overview

The game was a tightly contested battle from tip‑off. Las Animas jumped out to an early lead behind sharp outside shooting, but Puerto Varas responded by attacking the paint and drawing fouls. The first half ended with the score knotted at 38–38, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

Puerto Varas came out of the locker room with renewed energy, pushing the pace and opening a 7‑point lead in the third quarter. However, Las Animas showed grit, fighting back to tie the game at 65–65 with just under six minutes remaining. From there, Puerto Varas’s defense took over, forcing three consecutive turnovers and converting them into crucial points. A key three‑pointer with two minutes left gave the home side a 75–70 cushion, and free throws in the final seconds sealed the 79–72 result.

Standout Players

• CD Puerto Varas: The home team was powered by a balanced scoring effort, with four players reaching double figures. Their point guard orchestrated the offense masterfully, finishing with 12 points and 8 assists, while the center dominated the boards with 14 rebounds.
• Las Animas: The visitors’ leading scorer poured in 22 points, but struggled with efficiency in the second half as Puerto Varas’s defense tightened. Las Animas also missed several key free throws down the stretch, shooting 65% from the line as a team.

Key Stats

• Final score: CD Puerto Varas 79 – 72 Las Animas
• Rebounds: Puerto Varas 38 – 30 Las Animas
• Three‑point shooting: Puerto Varas hit 7‑of‑20 (35%), Las Animas 8‑of‑26 (31%)
• Turnovers: Las Animas committed 14 turnovers, leading to 17 points for Puerto Varas

Liga Nacional Implications

The victory keeps CD Puerto Varas in the hunt for a top‑four finish in the Chile Liga Nacional standings, solidifying their reputation as a tough out on their home court. For Las Animas, the loss is a missed opportunity to gain ground in the playoff race, but the team has shown enough resilience to remain a dangerous opponent in the second half of the season. Both clubs will return to action later this week.