Panteras de Aguascalientes secured a strong road win in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional on October 23, 2026, defeating Lobos de Puebla 93-84. The visitors controlled the game for long stretches and held off a late Lobos push to leave with an important result in the LNBP standings.

Match overview

Panteras de Aguascalientes opened with a 27-22 first quarter and added a 23-20 second period to take a 50-42 halftime lead. Lobos de Puebla remained within reach but could not close the gap in the third, which Panteras won 21-19. The home side produced a 23-22 fourth-quarter edge, but it was not enough to erase the visitors’ cushion.

The game was decided by Panteras’ efficiency from the perimeter and their ability to answer Lobos’ runs with timely baskets. Lobos de Puebla had a strong night on the offensive glass and drew fouls at a good rate, but they struggled to contain Panteras’ backcourt in transition and gave up several open looks from beyond the arc.

Key moments

• Panteras opened the game with a 12-4 run and forced Lobos into an early timeout.
• Lobos cut the lead to 38-36 in the second quarter, but Panteras closed the half with a 12-6 run.
• Early in the fourth, Lobos trimmed the deficit to seven, only for Panteras to respond with back-to-back three-pointers.
• With under a minute remaining, Panteras converted a fast-break layup to push the lead back to nine and seal the win.

Tactical story

Panteras de Aguascalientes played with excellent pace and spacing. Their guards attacked off ball screens, drew help defenders, and found open shooters on the wing. The visitors also did a good job of limiting live-ball turnovers, preventing Lobos from getting easy transition points. Defensively, Panteras were willing to concede some offensive rebounds in exchange for contesting Lobos’ initial shots and keeping the home team’s half-court offense uncomfortable.

Lobos de Puebla’s best offense came when they played through the post and kicked out to shooters after drawing double teams. That approach produced a few extended runs, but the home side was inconsistent from the free-throw line and missed several open looks in the fourth quarter. Panteras’ ability to execute in the final five minutes made the difference in a game that was closer than the final score suggested.

Standout performers

Panteras de Aguascalientes were led by guard Luis Andrés Hernández, who scored 25 points and added six assists, while import forward Jordan Adams contributed 20 points and nine rebounds. Center Diego Salazar finished with 14 points and three blocks, protecting the rim in the closing stretch. For Lobos de Puebla, Marcus Evans scored 22 points, and forward Alejandro Ríos added 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Standings and season impact

The road victory boosts Panteras de Aguascalientes in the LNBP standings and gives the team a valuable head-to-head result against a playoff rival. Lobos de Puebla remain competitive but will need to improve their perimeter defense and late-game execution to climb the table. With the season still developing, this matchup could be remembered as an important early test of both teams’ playoff credentials.