Olimpia Kings Maintain Lead with Victory Over Colonias Gold

The National Basketball League (LNB) witnessed a thrilling encounter as Olimpia Kings secured a crucial 79-64 victory over Colonias Gold at the "Ka’a Poty" stadium. This win, achieved on their opponent's home turf, not only solidifies Olimpia Kings' position at the top of the Apertura 2026 standings but also serves as a sweet revenge for a previous defeat against the same team.

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Olimpia Kings imposed itself on a tough Colonias Gold, beating them 79-64 in their own home, the "Ka’a Poty" stadium.

The match was a hard-fought contest, particularly in the first half, where Colonias Gold held a narrow 31-30 lead. However, Olimpia Kings demonstrated their championship mettle in the second half, outscoring their opponents 44-33 to clinch the victory. Jeremy Holowell was instrumental in this comeback, delivering a stellar performance with 28 points. For Colonias Gold, Norbertas Giga put up a valiant effort with 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Kings' determined surge.

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The first half was for the home team 31-30, but from the second half onwards the Kings came back 25-19 and 24-14 for the victory.

In parallel games, Deportivo San José continued their strong showing by easily defeating the league's bottom team, San Alfonzo, with a commanding 89-39 scoreline. This victory keeps San José in solid second place, hot on the heels of the leaders. Meanwhile, Félix Pérez Cardozo secured a high-scoring win against Campoalto, 101-83, showcasing the offensive firepower present in the league. The LNB season continues to deliver exciting matchups, with teams battling for playoff contention.

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Jeremy Holowell was untouchable among the "franjeados", scoring 28 points.