El Verde defeated Independiente by 97 to 79. Enormous collective game of the Claris team. Bazzeti (25) and Ruiz (21) were the figures in a team full of high points.
The match started with Perfora setting the pace. Thanks to the great effectiveness in the three-point shots added to the defensive intensity, Verde took a slight advantage (16-11) in the first minutes. After the requested minute, the visit discounted with five points in a row and the quarter ended 18 to 16 in favor of Claris.
In the second period, Rojo tried to go ahead but, with points from Reyero, Macrini and Nieto, Perfora stayed ahead (27-23). In the following minutes, Verde displayed great basketball on both sides of the court, with Farias managing the times and the team in total harmony. The local went to halftime 41-34 up.
Around the locker room it was all Perfora. Those from Plaza Huincul displayed high-flying basketball and a great collective game. With a colossal Ruiz erased from the field an Independiente without answers (75-59).
In the last quarter, those from the capital of Neuquén tried to discount with the trade of Villanueva, Almendra and Levrino. But once again, with the encouragement of his people and the Farias-Reyero tandem, Perfora regained control of the match. In the absence of two minutes, four points in a row from Ruiz, sentenced the victory of the Green team by 97-79
A great display of character from Perfora, who was able to make up for the absences of Lavezzari and Pagani by playing high-ranking basketball.
Source: Perfora Press
