CD Puerto Varas 86 – 81 Puerto Montt
Chile Liga Nacional Basketball – July 14, 2026

In a fiercely contested southern Chilean derby, CD Puerto Varas edged out Puerto Montt 86–81 at home on July 14, 2026, to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Liga Nacional Basketball season. The match, played in front of a passionate crowd at the Gimnasio Municipal de Puerto Varas, saw the home side withstand a late surge from their regional rivals to secure a vital victory.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams showed intense defensive pressure, but Puerto Varas quickly established a rhythm behind sharp ball movement and timely three-point shooting. The hosts led by as many as 12 points in the third quarter, only for Puerto Montt to storm back with a 10–0 run early in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 78–76 with under four minutes remaining. Puerto Varas responded with composure, converting key free throws and forcing critical turnovers to seal the win.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Puerto Varas jumped out to a 24–18 lead, hitting four of their first six three-point attempts.
• Second Quarter Response: Puerto Montt tightened their defense and tied the game at 40–40 heading into halftime.
• Third Quarter Run: A 9–2 spurt early in the third gave Puerto Varas a 62–50 advantage, their largest of the night.
• Fourth Quarter Drama: Puerto Montt’s aggressive full-court press forced two consecutive turnovers, leading to fast-break points that pulled them within two.
• Clutch Free Throws: Puerto Varas point guard Diego Rojas sank four free throws in the final 45 seconds to ice the game.

Standout Players

• Diego Rojas (Puerto Varas): Finished with a game-high 27 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds. His leadership down the stretch was instrumental.
• Matías Silva (Puerto Varas): Added 18 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, dominating the paint on both ends.
• Felipe Contreras (Puerto Montt): Scored 23 points and dished out 6 assists, keeping his team in the contest with timely drives to the basket.
• Sebastián Vega (Puerto Montt): Pulled down 14 rebounds and blocked 2 shots, but fouled out with 2:10 remaining, a pivotal loss for the visitors.

Tactical Storylines

Puerto Varas’s ability to control the tempo proved decisive. They ran a spread pick-and-roll that repeatedly freed Rojas for mid-range jumpers or drives, while their zone defense in the second half neutralized Puerto Montt’s inside scoring. Puerto Montt, known for their transition game, struggled to generate easy buckets when the home team slowed the pace and forced half-court sets. The visitors also shot just 8-of-27 from three-point range, compared to Puerto Varas’s 11-of-25.

Impact on the Standings

The win pushes CD Puerto Varas to a 12–11 record, firming up their position in the middle of the Liga Nacional standings as they chase a top‑six seed. Puerto Montt drops to 10–13, now needing a strong finish to the regular season to avoid falling into the play‑in zone. With only eight games remaining for each team, every result is magnified in the tight Chilean league race.

According to team sources, Puerto Varas head coach Carlos Muñoz praised his squad’s resilience: “We knew they would make a run—they’re a tough team. But our guys stayed calm, executed our sets, and made the plays we needed down the stretch.”

Puerto Montt will look to bounce back when they host Osorno on July 18, while Puerto Varas travels to face league leaders Universidad de Concepción in a daunting road test.