Las Animas 82 – 68 CD Puerto Varas
Chile Liga Nacional Basketball – May 17, 2026
Las Animas powered to a dominant 82–68 home victory over CD Puerto Varas on Sunday morning at the Gimnasio Municipal, extending their strong run in the Chile Liga Nacional Basketball. The hosts took control early and never looked back, using a suffocating defense and balanced scoring to keep the visitors at arm’s length throughout the contest.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, Las Animas set an aggressive tone, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. By the end of the first quarter, they had built a 24–16 lead. Puerto Varas attempted to fight back in the second period, closing the gap to six points at halftime (40–34), but Las Animas responded with a decisive third quarter, outscoring the visitors 26–15 to carry a 66–49 advantage into the final frame.
Key Performers
- Las Animas: The home side was led by their veteran guard, who finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The frontcourt also contributed heavily, with the power forward recording a double-double of 14 points and 12 boards.
- CD Puerto Varas: The visitors were paced by their shooting guard, who poured in 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting. However, they struggled collectively from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 three-point attempts.
Tactical Story
Las Animas’ defensive pressure was the difference-maker. They held Puerto Varas to 38% shooting from the field and forced 14 turnovers. Offensively, the home team moved the ball well, recording 22 assists on 32 made field goals. Their ability to score inside was particularly effective, outscoring Puerto Varas 44–28 in the paint.
Impact on the Standings
With this win, Las Animas improved to 12–7 on the season, strengthening their position in the top half of the Chile Liga Nacional Basketball standings. Puerto Varas fell to 9–10 and will look to regroup as they return home for their next fixture.
The two sides will meet again later in the season, and if this contest is any indication, Las Animas has the upper hand in the matchup when playing on their home floor.
Las Animas vs CD Puerto Varas Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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