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Pacífico Takes Game 1 Over Villa Mitre 98–81, Grabs 1–0 Lead in Primera Final

The opener spotlighted Villa Mitre’s defensive frailty, with a congested slate now pressing the team for rapid adjustments.

Overview

  • Pacífico controlled long stretches at Osvaldo Casanova and closed strongly to win 98–81 in the best-of-five final opener.
  • Scoring balance powered the visitors as Santiago Loos (18), Benjamín Salvatori (17) and Valentín Cortés (15) led, while Fausto Depaoli had 23 for Villa Mitre and Federico Harina was held to 2.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Monday at the same venue, with Pacífico seeking to consolidate its advantage and Villa Mitre needing defensive fixes.
  • Less than 24 hours after the loss, Villa Mitre hosts Unión in Liga Argentina at José Martínez, a quick turnaround that tests rotation and recovery for dual-competition regulars.
  • The series winner advances to a best-of-three Súper final against Olimpo for the 2025 title, with Franco Pennacchiotti available despite a prior expulsion due to monetary sanctions replacing suspensions.