14/06/2026 09:56 - Deportes
Estadio de básquetbol lleno de hinchas en una noche de final de campeonato, jugadores en la cancha preparándose para un partido decisivo, luces brillantes del estadio iluminando la escena
The National Basketball League Finals in Argentina continue with high drama. In an electric atmosphere at the Socios Fundadores Stadium in Comodoro Rivadavia, Quimsa from Santiago del Estero secured a crucial victory against Gimnasia, avoiding a sweep and forcing a fifth game in the championship series.
The team from Santiago del Estero, which finished first in the regular season, delivered a key performance to keep their championship dreams alive. The series now stands at 3-1 in favor of Gimnasia, who still holds three opportunities to close out the series.
The Patagonian team, coached by Pablo Favarel, started the series impressively. They won the first two games as visitors in Santiago del Estero with two convincing victories, showcasing defensive solidity and collective play that left their opponents without answers.
Game 3, played at home on Tuesday, also went to Gimnasia, putting the series at 3-0 and leaving the team just one victory from glory. However, the fourth point slipped away on a night where Quimsa showed their championship character.
The Santiago del Estero team had their backs against the wall after losing the first three games, but found the strength to avoid the sweep. They needed a perfect performance and they achieved it.
Quimsa demonstrated why they were the best team of the regular season and will now seek to tie the series in Game 5, which will be played again in Comodoro Rivadavia. If successful, the finals will move to Santiago del Estero for a decisive sixth game.
The Liga Nacional de Básquet (LNB) is Argentina's premier professional basketball league, founded in 1985. It features teams from across the country and has produced numerous NBA players, including Manu Ginóbili, Andrés Nocioni, and Luis Scola.
Location Context:
| Series Status | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gimnasia vs Quimsa | Gimnasia (away) | Gimnasia (away) | Gimnasia (home) | Quimsa (home) | Pending (Gimnasia home) |
| Result | Gimnasia Win | Gimnasia Win | Gimnasia Win | Quimsa Win | To be determined |
Games 1 and 2 were played in Santiago del Estero; Games 3, 4, and 5 in Comodoro Rivadavia. Format: Best-of-seven series (first to 4 wins becomes champion).
The fifth game will take place again at Socios Fundadores Stadium in Comodoro Rivadavia. Gimnasia has two more opportunities to close the series at home before potentially returning to Santiago del Estero.
If Gimnasia wins Game 5, they will be crowned National League champions with a 4-1 series victory, a historic achievement for the Patagonian club. If Quimsa wins, the series will narrow to 3-2, setting up further drama in subsequent games.
The passionate fans of Comodoro Rivadavia remain hopeful of seeing their team crowned champions, while Quimsa continues to fight against history to achieve an epic comeback.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
