Obera TC survived a one-point thriller against Paisas, winning 84-83 in Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol action on October 26, 2026, after a late comeback and a game-winning basket in the final seconds.

The game was fast, physical, and unpredictable. Paisas controlled stretches of the second half and looked poised to steal a road win, but Obera’s late execution and offensive rebounding turned the game in the final two minutes.

Match overview

Obera took a narrow 22-21 lead after the first quarter and extended it slightly with a 19-18 second period, going into halftime ahead 41-39. Paisas responded strongly in the third quarter, outscoring Obera 24-21 to take a 63-62 lead into the final period.

• 1st quarter: Obera TC 22, Paisas 21
• 2nd quarter: Obera TC 19, Paisas 18
• 3rd quarter: Obera TC 21, Paisas 24
• 4th quarter: Obera TC 22, Paisas 20

The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle. Paisas led 81-77 with just over two minutes remaining, but Obera responded with a 7-2 run to snatch the victory.

Key moments

Paisas’s biggest lead came early in the fourth quarter, when a transition three-pointer made it 74-68. Obera chipped away at the deficit with free throws and second-chance points, setting up a dramatic finish.

With the score tied at 83-83 and less than ten seconds remaining, Obera worked the ball into the paint and converted a tough contested finish at the rim. Paisas had one final shot, but a long three-pointer missed, sealing the one-point win for the home side.

Tactical story

Obera’s offensive rebounding was the difference in the closing minutes. They generated extra possessions and converted them into crucial second-chance points. Paisas, meanwhile, relied heavily on perimeter shooting and went cold at the worst possible time.

Defensively, Obera switched between man-to-man and zone looks to disrupt Paisas’s rhythm. The tactic worked in the final two minutes, forcing Paisas into contested shots and a costly turnover.

Standout players

Obera forward Facundo Gómez led all scorers with 25 points and six rebounds, including the decisive basket in the final seconds. Guard Nicolás Herrera added 17 points and five assists, while Martín Ríos contributed 12 points and eight rebounds.

For Paisas, Jhon Murillo scored 24 points and kept his team ahead for much of the second half. Andrés Cárdenas added 16 points, but Paisas could not close out the game in the final possessions.

Season impact

The win gives Obera TC a valuable home result in the Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol group standings and could be important in a tight tiebreaker scenario. Paisas leave with a painful loss but will take encouragement from their performance on the road.

With the group phase still developing, one-point results like this often decide who advances. Obera’s composure under pressure was the difference, while Paisas will focus on late-game execution before their next outing.