LNB· Season 2026
Dep. San Jose beat Olimpia Kings 95-91 to stay unbeaten at 5-0 in LNB Clausura. A third-quarter run proved decisive in the top-of-the-table clash.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
San Jose entered as the league's only unbeaten side and the newly crowned Apertura champions, having swept Olimpia 3-0 in the previous finals. But the Kings, 36-time Paraguayan champions and the most decorated club in the country, had no intention of ceding ground early.
The home side started strongly, establishing control in the opening quarter. The lead changed hands multiple times across the first half, with both teams trading runs. San Jose's depth and offensive efficiency proved decisive in the second half, as they gradually pulled away, though Olimpia kept the margin within single digits until the final buzzer.
The defining stretch came in the third quarter, when San Jose opened up a double-digit lead that forced Olimpia to play catch-up in the fourth. The Kings cut the deficit to as little as three points in the closing minutes, but San Jose's composure at the free-throw line and timely defensive stops sealed the four-point win.
The turning point
A 10-2 run midway through the third quarter gave San Jose their largest lead of the night at 72-60. Olimpia responded with a trio of three-pointers to trim the gap back to five entering the final period, but the energy expended in the comeback left them short in the closing stages. San Jose's ability to control the tempo after that run proved decisive.
Key performers
San Jose's scoring was well distributed, reflecting the balance that has carried them to an unblemished 5-0 record. Multiple players reached double figures, with contributions across the board that made them difficult to contain.
For Olimpia Kings, their offensive output of 91 points was their second-highest of the Clausura campaign, but defensive lapses in transition and on the glass allowed San Jose to generate second-chance opportunities at critical junctures.
What it means
San Jose (5-0, 10 points) remain the only undefeated side in the LNB Clausura and sit top of the eight-team table. Their next fixture is against San Alfonzo on Monday, 24 August at the Leon Coundou. Olimpia Kings (3-2, 8 points) sit fourth but just two points off the lead and will look to bounce back against Capiatá Bulls on Tuesday, 25 August at the Polideportivo Urbano COP.
Verdict
A classic between Paraguay's two basketball powerhouses delivered on its billing. San Jose's depth and championship pedigree saw them through a stern test, but Olimpia proved once again that the gap between the sides is narrow. If the Kings can tighten up defensively in the second half of games, a return meeting in the postseason would be far from settled.
Rivalry since 2022
Dep. San Jose vs Olimpia Kings Head to Head Results· 50
Dep. San Jose and Olimpia Kings have met 50 times — Dep. San Jose won 32, Olimpia Kings won 18, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Dep. San Jose leads the head-to-head with 32 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 7604 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 152.08 per match (3859 for the home side, 3745 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 49 matches (98%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 50 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Dep. San Jose are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 95–102 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 23 Aug 2026