Gimnasia Comodoro secured a hard-fought 87-82 road victory over Atlético Argentino Junín in a competitive Liga Nacional de Básquetbol clash on October 13, 2026. The win lifts Gimnasia in the early-season standings, while Argentino were left to rue a fourth-quarter scoring drought that allowed the visitors to steal the game late.

Match Overview

Played in front of a passionate home crowd in Junín, the game was a back-and-forth affair that featured 12 lead changes and eight ties. Argentino came out firing, using a 10-2 run midway through the first quarter to build a 24-18 lead. Gimnasia, however, responded behind sharp three-point shooting from their bench and trimmed the deficit to 42-40 by halftime.

The third quarter belonged to the visitors. Gimnasia opened the second half with a 14-4 surge, capitalizing on Argentino’s turnovers and cold shooting. A thunderous dunk by Gimnasia’s import forward gave them a 61-52 advantage, their largest of the night. But Argentino refused to fold, closing the period with a 9-2 run to make it a two-point game entering the final frame.

Key Moments and Turning Points

• Third-quarter surge: Gimnasia outscored Argentino 26-20 in the third, turning a two-point halftime deficit into a six-point lead heading into the fourth.
• Clutch three-pointer: With 1:42 remaining and the score tied at 80, Gimnasia’s shooting guard drilled a step-back three from the top of the arc to put his team up 83-80.
• Defensive stop: On the next possession, Gimnasia forced a contested mid-range jumper that rimmed out, then secured the rebound and iced the game at the free-throw line.
• Argentino’s drought: The home side went scoreless for nearly three minutes late in the fourth, missing five consecutive field-goal attempts and committing two turnovers.

Tactical Breakdown

Gimnasia Comodoro employed a switching man-to-man defense that disrupted Argentino’s pick-and-roll game. By forcing the home team’s guards to give up the ball early, they limited easy paint touches. On offense, Gimnasia relied on ball movement and dribble penetration, generating 21 assists on 32 made field goals. Their 12-of-29 shooting from beyond the arc (41.4%) proved decisive.

Argentino, meanwhile, dominated the offensive glass (14 offensive rebounds) but converted those extra possessions into only 11 second-chance points. Their half-court offense stagnated in the fourth quarter, often settling for long, contested two-pointers. Head coach “We had good looks, they just didn’t fall,” he said after the game. “Give credit to Gimnasia—they made the big plays down the stretch.”

Standout Performers

• Gimnasia Comodoro: Shooting guard Martín Fernández led all scorers with 24 points (8-of-15 FG, 4-of-7 3PT), adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Lucas Reyes contributed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while point guard Nicolás Aguirre chipped in 12 points and 7 assists.
• Atlético Argentino Junín: Power forward Emiliano Basabe was a force inside, finishing with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Tomás Herrera added 18 points, but shot just 6-of-18 from the field. Center Facundo Molina recorded 10 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort.

Season Impact and What’s Next

With the win, Gimnasia Comodoro improves to 4-2 on the young season and moves into the top four of the Liga Nacional standings. The victory is their second straight on the road and signals their intent to challenge for a playoff seed. Argentino de Junín drops to 3-3, suffering their first home loss of the campaign.

The two teams will meet again on November 24 in Comodoro Rivadavia, a game that could have major implications for the postseason race. For now, Gimnasia can savor a gritty, resilient performance—one that showcased their depth, composure, and ability to execute in crunch time. Argentino, meanwhile, will look to clean up their late-game execution before a tough stretch of fixtures ahead.