Deportivo Amambay saw off Capiata Bulls 105-68 in a LNB fixture in Paraguay on Wednesday evening. The hosts controlled proceedings from the opening tip, never allowing the visitors any real foothold. By then it was clear this would not be a contest. And here's the thing — the result was never in doubt after the first quarter.
Amambay built their advantage through volume and efficiency. They hit 17 three-pointers to Capiata's five, while shooting 45 of 94 field goals compared to 25 of 70. The visitors managed only eight assists all game, while the hosts recorded 29. To be fair, Capiata stayed in the game only through free throws, converting 20 of 32 attempts.
We had tipped the hosts to win here, and they delivered in emphatic fashion. The prediction was straightforward — Amambay had been inconsistent in recent outings but were due a statement performance at home. What followed was exactly that. They found a way through whenever Capiata threatened, and the gap only widened.
The statistics tell the full story. Amambay pulled down 54 rebounds against 41 for the visitors, with 22 on the offensive end. They recorded 11 steals and five blocks, while Capiata managed just five steals and zero blocks. Turnovers also told their own tale — 18 for the visitors compared to 11 for the hosts.
The result leaves Amambay fifth in the LNB standings after 14 games, with six wins and eight defeats. They had lost three of their previous five matches before this one, including a heavy 71-90 defeat to Deportivo San José on Monday. This victory ends that run of disappointment.