MEDELLIN (Interstat) — Paisas Basket beat Defensor Sporting 85-75 on Saturday, using a 25-point second quarter to take control. Paisas Basket led 22-17 after the first quarter, then outscored Defensor Sporting 25-17 in the second to build a 47-34 halftime advantage. Paisas Basket held a 47-34 lead at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage through the third quarter before Defensor Sporting made a late push. Defensor Sporting responded with a 24-point third quarter, but Paisas Basket scored 22 in the period to preserve its cushion. Defensor Sporting outscored Paisas Basket 17-16 in the fourth quarter, but Paisas Basket held on for the home win. Paisas Basket improved to 1-1, and Defensor Sporting fell to 1-1. Defensor Sporting previously beat Obera 74-69, while Paisas Basket previously lost at Flamengo 84-53. Defensor Sporting next visits Flamengo, and Paisas Basket next visits Obera.