Analysis · Argentinian Liga A, round 4

Argentino close out Boca 84-82 with a fourth-quarter push

Boca took the third quarter and led into the final period, but Argentino answered with their best quarter of the night to stay third in the table.

By Nicholas Crow, General Manager, TeamKeysPublished 2026-10-233 min read

How Argentino won the fourth quarter against Boca

Argentino won the final quarter 26-22, overturning the lead Boca had built after half-time and securing an 84-82 home win. A two-point margin left no room for error in Junin.

Those 26 points were Argentino's best return of any quarter, and they came when the home side needed them most. After a flat third period, the response was sharper on both ends of the floor.

Argentino had several players to lean on in the closing stages. Joaquin Fernandez Alvarez came off the bench for 14 points and 5 assists without a turnover, while Josh Ferguson finished 5/5 inside the arc.

Score by quarter

Quarter	Argentino	Boca
Q1	25	24
Q2	21	19
Q3	12	17
Q4	26	22

Argentinian Liga AArgentino (J) 84-82 Boca | Highlights

Why Boca took control of the third quarter

Boca won the third quarter 17-12, the only period they took, and it carried them into the last ten minutes in front. Argentino's 12 points after the break were their lowest of the game.

The hosts had edged the first two quarters, 25-24 and 21-19, without ever pulling clear. That left the door open for Boca to swing the game with one strong spell.

Boca leaned heavily on the three-point line. Jose Vildoza went 4/10 from deep but 0/5 inside, Leonardo Lema added 12 points, and Kriss Helmanis gave 10 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench.

Dylan Smith's 21 points for Argentino against Boca

Dylan Smith carried Argentino with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes, posting the best PIR of the game at 24. No player on either side matched his output.

His efficiency was the difference in a tight contest. Smith shot 7/9 on two-pointers and 2/3 from three, committed only 1 turnover, and added 1 steal and 1 block.

He had steady support from the rest of the starting group. Leandro Cerminato contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, while Cristian Cardo pulled down 6 rebounds off the bench.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
DSDylan Smith (Argentino)	21	24
JFJosh Ferguson (Argentino)	11	15
LCLeandro Cerminato (Argentino)	10	15
KHKriss Helmanis (Boca)	10	14
JFJoaquin Fernandez Alvarez (Argentino)	14	12
LLLeonardo Lema (Boca)	12	12

What the 84-82 result means for Argentino and Boca

Argentino move to 3-1 and sit third of 18 in the Argentinian Liga A, while Boca drop to 1-3 in 15th place. The narrow margin made a big difference to both seasons.

Argentino trail only the unbeaten pair of Quimsa and Penarol, both 3-0, and share their record with fourth-placed Racing de Chivilcoy. Their form now reads W, W, L, W.

Both teams play again on 24 October. Argentino face leaders Quimsa in a direct test of their credentials, while Boca, after three straight defeats, meet Racing de Chivilcoy.

Statistics from the official box score of round 4 of the 2026/2027 Argentinian Liga A regular season, played on 21 October 2026.

Questions people ask

What was the final score of Argentino vs Boca?

Atletico Argentino de Junin beat Boca Juniors 84-82 at home in round 4 of the Argentinian Liga A on 21 October 2026. Argentino won three of the four quarters, including a 26-22 fourth quarter that settled a two-point game.

Who was the top scorer in Argentino vs Boca?

Dylan Smith led all scorers with 21 points for Argentino. He shot 7/9 on two-pointers, 2/3 from three and 1/2 from the free-throw line in 29 minutes, adding 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a game-high PIR of 24.

Who played best for Boca against Argentino?

Leonardo Lema and Jose Vildoza scored 12 points each for Boca. Vildoza added 8 rebounds and 4 assists while going 4/10 from three, and Kriss Helmanis came off the bench for 10 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes.

Who do Argentino and Boca play next?

Both teams are back in action on 24 October 2026. Argentino, third in the Liga A at 3-1, face unbeaten leaders Quimsa, while Boca, 15th at 1-3, take on Racing de Chivilcoy, who sit fourth with a 3-1 record.

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