Nacional top San Lorenzo to earn the title

FINAL

Nacional - San Lorenzo 77-76

San Lorenzo was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 20-11 third quarter run of Nacional. They also forced 20 San Lorenzo turnovers and had a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Lorenzo was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Chilean-Spanish center Manny Suarez (208-1993, college: Creighton) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. Nacional's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for San Lorenzo.
Top scorers:
Nacional: G.Semiglia 16+1ast, M.Suarez 15+8reb, A.Peacock 13+5reb, G.Espindola 11+12reb+1ast, J.Feldeine 9+2ast, P.Prieto 5+2reb+1ast
San Lorenzo: F.Grun 19+8reb+2ast, S.Lugo 12+8reb, L.Perez 10+6reb+10ast, F.Rutenberg 9+7reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 9+7reb, G.Cordoba 7+1reb

3-4 Place

Defensor - Olimpico 68-73

The guests trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) fired 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Facundo Terra (187-1998) produced 31 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American forward James Montgomery (203, college: Barry) added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Franca 15+6reb, J.Defelippo 12+6reb+6ast, L.Mainoldi 10+6reb, S.Perez 8+2reb+1ast, J.Morales 7+3reb+3ast, D.Shriver 6+2reb+1ast
Defensor: F.Terra 31+3reb+1ast, J.Galletto 8+1reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 7+12reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 4+7reb, A.Grytsak 4+2reb, T.Metzger 4+3reb