CD Puerto Varas — Ancud: 73:72, LNB

Puerto Varas defeated Ancud 24:18 in the LNB on Thursday evening, claiming a home win that had been forecast at 57 per cent confidence. The result moves the hosts further clear of the visitors in the standings, where Ancud remain sixth with four wins from twelve games.

The two sides met just four days earlier in Concepción, where Ancud edged through 79:74. This time Puerto Varas held firm, and the margin of six points suggests a tighter contest than the scoreboard alone might imply.

Shooting efficiency told the story. The hosts converted 26 of 66 field-goal attempts and 12 of 27 from three-point range, while Ancud made 24 of 65 shots and 9 of 29 from deep. The visitors lived on the free-throw line, sinking 15 of 27, but could not find the same rhythm from open play.

Rebounding was even, with Puerto Varas collecting 35 and Ancud 39, though the home side's 29 defensive boards helped limit second-chance opportunities. Turnovers were identical at 10 for each team, and steals stood at five apiece, so the difference came down to execution in the half.

Puerto Varas sit third after seven victories and five defeats, while Ancud's eight losses leave them searching for consistency. The loss extends a difficult run for the visitors, who have won only one of their last five matches across all competitions.