Overview
- Gimnasia overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Quimsa 80-79 and secure a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven final after Monday's tight Game 2.
- Martiniano Dato was the decisive player in Game 2, finishing with 17 points, three assists and three steals and making the play that tied the game in the closing seconds.
- Gimnasia’s defense and timely three-point shooting swung both early games by holding Quimsa under 80 points and producing key scoring runs.
- Brandon Robinson scored 23 points for Quimsa but his output lacked consistent support and the team struggled with three-point shooting in critical stretches.
- Games 3 and 4 will be played in Comodoro Rivadavia (June 11 and June 13) where Gimnasia has been unbeaten in these playoffs and can clinch the title by winning both home games.