Boca Juniors left Chivilcoy with an important 80-72 road win over Racing de Chivilcoy in the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquetbol, using a disciplined second half and a calm closing stretch to separate a tight contest.

Match overview

Boca opened with a 22-18 first quarter, but Racing responded with a 20-18 second period to keep the game within reach. Boca still held a 40-38 halftime lead, and the third quarter proved decisive: the visitors limited Racing to 16 points while scoring 21 of their own to take a 61-54 advantage into the final ten minutes.

Key moments

• Boca’s early 8-2 push set the tone and forced Racing to play from behind for much of the first half.
• Racing answered with a 10-2 run in the second quarter, briefly turning the game into a possession-by-possession battle.
• A 9-2 Boca burst early in the third quarter created the first real separation of the night.
• Racing trimmed the deficit to four in the fourth, but Boca answered with timely perimeter shooting and free throws.

Tactical story

Boca’s half-court defense was the difference. The visitors forced Racing into contested shots late in the clock and controlled the defensive glass, preventing the home side from building momentum through second-chance points. Racing found some success inside, but its outside shooting was inconsistent, and Boca’s guards did a better job of managing pace when the game tightened.

Standout players

Boca’s backcourt led the way, with Lucas Gutiérrez scoring 19 points and adding six assists, while Mateo Sosa contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Bruno Salvatierra added 12 points, including two important fourth-quarter baskets. For Racing, Nicolás Ferreyra led the scoring with 18 points, and Tomás Aguirre finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.

Season impact

The result gives Boca a valuable road win in the Liga Nacional standings and reinforces its playoff credentials. Racing remains competitive in the race for postseason positioning, but this was a home game it would have wanted to convert, especially after staying within striking distance for three quarters.