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Miller won the jump ball
Myers JR lost on a jump ballMiller missed a 2-point jumperBailey defensively reboundedKim hit a 2-point jumperMiles Jr. assistedGalloway missed a three-point jumperKim defensively reboundedMyers Jr. missed a 2-point stop-up jumperMitchell's blockKim defensively reboundedZazuela scored on a 2-point dribble layupKim committed a personal foulJohnson drew a foulGold missed a 2-point pull-up jumperKim grabbed offensive reboundsKim committed a foulMiller committed a personal foulKim missed the first of his two free throwsKim made his second free throw attemptKim missed a three-pointer jumperBailey defensively reboundedJohnson missed a 2-point pull-up jumperMontano grabbed offensive reboundsBailey missed a three-pointer jumperZazuela defensively reboundedMitchell scored a 2-point turnaround jumperZazuela assistedBailey missed a step-back jumper from a threedefensive reboundsMiles Jr. committed a personal foulGalloway drew a foulGalloway missed the first of two free throwsGalloway made his second free throw attempt on two attemptsJohnson drew a foulZazuela committed a personal foulJohnson made his first of two free throwsJohnson made his second free throw attempt with two attemptsMontano committed a personal foulKim committed a foulMitchell missed a 2-point stop-and-jump shotKim defensively reboundedJohnson scored a 2-point dribble layupDavis was substitutedGalloway came on for the fieldMontano scored a 2-point dribble layupMitchell missed a 2-point stop-and-jump shotMitchell grabbed offensive reboundsMitchell missed a 2-point stop-and-jump shotJohnson defensively reboundedPelé hit a three-pointer jumperJohnson assistedPelé committed a personal foulMitchell drew a foulCotton was substitutedJohnson was substitutedZazuela came on offGalloway came on for the fieldSingara came on for the fieldMiller was substitutedEllis came on for the gameDavis was substitutedGalloway came on for the fieldDavis was substitutedMitchell made his first of 2 free throwsMitchell missed his second free throw attempt on two attemptsMiles Jr. defensively reboundsBailey missed a fadeaway jumper for a 2-pointerSingara defensively reboundsDavis missed a two-point jumperKim defensively reboundedKim missed a three-pointer jumperMitchell defended the reboundSingara missed a two-point hook shotEllis grabs offensive reboundsEllis missed a 2-point pull-up jumperEllis grabs offensive reboundsEllis hit a 2-point pull-up jumperMontano missed a 2-point pull-up jumperKim grabbed offensive reboundsGold scored 2 points and hit a stop-and-shoot jumperKim made a mistake dribblingPelé steals the ballMiles Jr. scored a 2-point dunkKim assistedMiles JR came off the fieldGutierrez came onGold was substituted offWilliams was substitutedMontano came off the fieldJohnson came onGold was substituted offGalloway came on for the fieldEllis made a passing errorCotton stole the ballCotton hit a two-point jumperLong pauseVillanueva came onSingara came on as a substituteMitchell was subbed offMiller was substitutedVillanueva scored 2 points and made a floaterCotton scored a 2-point turnaround jumperGalloway missed a three-point jumperBailey defensively reboundedWilliams missed a 2-point dribble layupMiller defended the reboundCotton committed a personal foulGalloway drew a foulDelatino Dier came onPelé came off the fieldCotton committed a personal foulGalloway drew a foulGalloway made his first of two free throwsGalloway made his second free throw attempt on two attemptsMartínez came onGalloway came on for the fieldJohnson missed a three-point jumperDelatino Dier grabbed offensive reboundsCotton missed a three-pointer jumperdefensive reboundsVillanueva missed a three-point jumperGutiérrez defensively reboundedDelatino Diye scored 2 points and hit a pull-up jumperWilliams assistedJohnson committed a personal foulEllis drew a foulMontano came onCotton was substitutedEllis made the first of two free throwsEllis made his second free throw attempt on two attemptsDelatino Diye missed a three-point jumperMiller was substitutedSingara came on for the fieldSingara defensively reboundsGalloway came on for the fieldEllis came on for the gameSazuela came onDavis was substituted
End of the first quarterLobos de Puebla Smother El Calor de Cancun in 80–63 Defensive Masterclass
The Lobos de Puebla delivered a defensive clinic on July 25, 2026, holding El Calor de Cancun to just 63 points in an 80–63 victory at home. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Puebla and showcased the team’s ability to control tempo and force opponents into poor shots.
Match Overview
From the opening whistle, Lobos de Puebla imposed their will defensively. They jumped out to a 22–14 lead after the first quarter, limiting Cancun to just 5-of-15 shooting. The second quarter saw more of the same: Puebla’s perimeter defenders denied driving lanes, and their help defense stifled any inside scoring. At halftime, the score stood at 44–28.
El Calor de Cancun tried to rally in the third quarter, briefly cutting the deficit to 12 points behind a 6–0 run. But Lobos countered with a 9–2 spurt, led by forward Ricardo Orta, who scored 7 points in the quarter. The fourth quarter was a formality, as Puebla’s lead never dipped below 15 points.
Key Performers
- Ricardo Orta (SF, Lobos): 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals. Orta was the two-way star, locking down Cancun’s best scorer while contributing heavily on offense.
- Oscar Rivas (PG, Lobos): 14 points, 9 assists, 0 turnovers. Rivas orchestrated the offense with precision and control.
- Luis “Coco” Fernández (SG, Cancun): 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting. Fernández struggled with efficiency against Puebla’s aggressive defense.
Defensive Dominance
Lobos de Puebla held El Calor de Cancun to 35% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers. They also dominated the boards, outrebounding Cancun 42–31. Puebla’s zone defense, which switched between a 2-3 and a 1-3-1 alignment, confused Cancun’s offensive sets all night.
Season Context
Lobos de Puebla improve to 7–4, solidifying their place in the top half of the league table. El Calor de Cancun drop to 4–7 and face an uphill battle to reach the playoff picture. The two teams will clash again on August 22 in Cancun.
Lobos de Puebla vs El Calor de Cancun Live Score, Stats & Results
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