Independiente rolls past Olimpia Kings behind Vallejos, balanced attack

OLIVA, Argentina (Interstat) — Independiente defeated Olimpia Kings 101-72 on Saturday, using a decisive second-half run and balanced scoring to remain unbeaten. Rolando Vallejos led Independiente with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Enzo Filipetti added 18 points and five rebounds. Felipe Barrionuevo contributed 14 points and seven assists, Patricio Tabarez scored 11 points with two blocks, and Agustin Caffaro added 14 points and seven rebounds. Independiente shot 38-for-77 from the floor, 13-for-36 from three-point range, and 12-for-19 from the free throw line. The hosts committed 10 turnovers and had 13 offensive rebounds. Olimpia Kings fell to 0-2 despite Quatarrius Wilson’s 19 points and 13 rebounds and Arnett Moultrie’s 17 points and eight rebounds. Olimpia Kings shot 21-for-64 overall, 6-for-23 from beyond the arc, and 24-for-35 from the line. Independiente led 51-47 at halftime and 80-63 through three quarters before pulling away with a 21-9 fourth quarter. Independiente improved to 2-0.