Deportivo Amapay lifted to 67-81 against San Alfonso in the LNB on Thursday evening. The visitors took control early and never looked back, extending their winning run to three games. San Alfonso remain rooted to eighth place with just one victory from fourteen matches.
By then it was clear Deportivo Amapay would control the boards. They pulled down sixty-one rebounds against forty-two for the hosts, with twenty-one of their own coming on the offensive glass. That advantage meant second chances and kept San Alfonso on their heels throughout the contest.
And here's the thing about the shooting. San Alfonso managed twenty-four field goals from sixty-three attempts, but their three-point percentage sat at twenty-one per cent. Deportivo Amapay struggled from range too, hitting only ten of forty attempts, but capitalised elsewhere.
To be fair, the difference came in ball security. San Alfonso coughed up seventeen turnovers compared to nine for the visitors. Those extra possessions allowed Deportivo Amapay to build and maintain their lead, even when their shooting was not at its sharp best.
The result leaves San Alfonso still searching for consistency. They have lost thirteen of fourteen and sit four points behind Deportivo Amapay in fifth. The gap between them is not just in the table — it shows in every statistical category.
Deportivo Amapay now hold a clear advantage in the standings. Two more wins and they could challenge for the top half. San Alfonso have much more work to do before they can turn things around.