Atléticos de San Germán responden con autoridad en playoffs del BSN
Los Atléticos de San Germán respondieron con autoridad en los cuartos de final del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) al igualar 1-1 su serie frente a los Leones de Ponce. En el Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, los Atléticos sufrieron una contundente derrota de 115-96 a manos de los Leones.
What happened?
The Atléticos de San Germán suffered a crushing 115-96 defeat at the hands of the Leones de Ponce in the Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium. Jezreel de Jesús led the Ponce attack with 31 points and six rebounds, backed by Jalen Crutcher, who contributed 25 points. Brady Manek added 16 units, Thomas Robinson added 15, and T.J. Fernández finished with 13.
Why it matters for Atléticos de San Germán?
The Atléticos de San Germán's defeat in the Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium raises questions about their ability to advance in the BSN quarterfinals. However, the series is not closed, and the Atléticos have the opportunity to equalize the series in the next game.
What comes next?
The series between the Atléticos de San Germán and the Leones de Ponce will continue this Tuesday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. The Atléticos must improve their game if they want to have a real chance of advancing in the BSN quarterfinals.
Key statistics
Jezreel de Jesús (Leones de Ponce): 31 points, 6 rebounds Jalen Crutcher (Leones de Ponce): 25 points Brady Manek (Leones de Ponce): 16 points André Curbelo (Atléticos de San Germán): 26 points, 6 rebounds Alex Hamilton (Atléticos de San Germán): 10 points Antonio Gordon (Atléticos de San Germán): 10 points * Onzie Branch (Atléticos de San Germán): 10 points