Malvín edged Defensor 80–79 in a one-point Liga Uruguaya finish, surviving a late push to steal the result on the road. The margin stayed tight throughout, with both teams trading runs and momentum as the game came down to execution in the final possessions. Defensor leaned heavily on Rudd Victor, who led all scorers with 23 points, while E. Weaver (16) and M. Bianchi (14) provided secondary scoring to keep the home side within striking distance. Malvín countered with a balanced attack led by D. Zekovic’s 20 points and N. Rodriguez’s 14, doing enough offensively to stay in front when it mattered most. The statistical profile highlighted contrasting paths: Malvín shot 25-of-47 from the field (53%) and won the rebounding battle 39–35, helping generate steadier scoring chances. Defensor’s perimeter volume stood out (13 made threes on 29 attempts listed), but Malvín’s efficiency inside the arc and control of the glass helped offset Defensor’s outside production. For Malvín, the narrow win reinforces the value of shot quality and rebounding in close games, while Defensor will take positives from its top-end scoring and three-point output but will look to tighten up the possession game to avoid another one-point loss. With both sides showing clear strengths, the result underscores how small late-game details can decide Liga Uruguaya matchups.