Malvin vs Defensor — 85:83, Liga Uruguaya

Malvin edged Defensor 85-83 in Liga Uruguaya action, surviving a tight finish to secure a two-point win. The game was efficient offensively on both sides, with Malvin shooting 23-of-36 (64.0%) from the field and Defensor close behind at 20-of-33 (61.0%). The margin stayed slim throughout, and the final score reflected how little separated the teams over 40 minutes. Malvin’s offense was led by Webster Johsua, who finished with a game-high 27 points and repeatedly delivered in key possessions. He got support from a balanced secondary scoring effort, with C. Guyton and D. Zekovic adding 18 points apiece. Malvin also moved the ball effectively, recording 17 assists, which helped them maximize their high-percentage looks inside the arc despite a 9-of-28 night from three. Defensor kept pace largely through perimeter shooting and individual shot-making. E. Weaver scored 21 points and Victor Rudd added 20, helping Defensor hit 10 three-pointers on 29 attempts. Defensor narrowly won the rebounding battle (29-28) but generated fewer assisted baskets overall (12 assists), and in a one-possession game that difference in creation and execution proved costly. Going forward, Malvin can take confidence from its efficiency and playmaking in a close game, while Defensor can build on its three-point output and near-even control of the glass. The result ultimately came down to late-game execution, with Malvin doing just enough to close out a two-point victory.