Basketball

The Diablos Rojos lead the LNBP Grand Final 2-0 after defeating the Halcones de Xalapa 110-96 in Game 2. The next matchup will take place on December 3 in Xalapa. The debut season of the Diablos Rojos del México in the National Professional Basketball League is shaping up to be historic. After being crowned zone champions, they are now vying for the league championship, a goal that seems closer than ever after the “scarlets” secured a 110-96 victory against the Halcones de Xalapa in Game 2 of the Grand Final, putting the series 2-0 in their favor.  How the Diablos defeated the Halcones During the first quarter, the Diablos came out with a powerful offense, supported throughout by their fans. However, the Halcones were not intimidated, and although they were behind at times, they managed to tie the game 24-24 in the last minute.  In the second period, both teams displayed strong offense, turning the game into an intense back-and-forth. However, the Reds emerged victorious in this battle of power thanks to their solid defense and their opponent’s mistakes, heading into halftime with a 60-44 lead.  In the third quarter, the Diablos once again showed their determination to secure the win. Despite the Halcones’ attempts to close the gap, the home team managed to stay ahead, ending the quarter with an 82-70 score.  Also of interest: Incredible! The Diablos Rojos del México could consider entering the Mexican Stock Exchange  In the final period, both teams’ offenses shone again, scoring nearly 30 points each. However, in this display of strength, the home team once more proved superior, sealing their victory with a 110-96 score.  With this result, the Diablos are now up 2-0 in the series. The LNBP Grand Final will now move to Xalapa for Game 3, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, at 8:15 PM (Mexico City time).

The Diablos Rojos del México defeated the Halcones de Xalapa 89-80 in Game 1 of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Grand Final, despite a challenging start with a 28-19 first-quarter score. The Halcones took an early 12-0 lead, but the Diablos adjusted, narrowing the gap and finishing the opening quarter at 28-19. In the second quarter, the Rojos continued to close in and ended the first half trailing by just 42-40. The Diablos improved their three-point shooting in the third quarter, sinking three triples in two minutes to take a 59-49 lead and ending the quarter at 71-61. Finally, in the last period, with a 10-2 run, the Diablos extended their lead to 85-69, sealing an 89-80 victory. The scarlet team now aims to extend their advantage in Game 2, set to take place today at 8:00 PM (Mexico City time) at the Juan de la Barrera Gymnasium.  You may also like: Incredible! The Diablos Rojos del México Could Enter the Mexican Stock Exchange

The Mexican men’s basketball team won 86-77 against Nicaragua. With this victory, they are now second in Group C and will face Canada on November 24. The Mexican men’s basketball team began their participation in the Second Qualifying Window for the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 on Thursday with a victory over Nicaragua by 86-77 at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello in Managua.      Under the leadership of Omar Quintero, the Mexican team dominated all four quarters thanks to an impressive offense led by Gael Bonilla, who, at just 21 years old, contributed 20 points and five rebounds.  At halftime, Mexico had a comfortable 50-31 lead, following a strong second quarter where they neutralized the hosts. In the second half, Karim Rodríguez and Paul Stoll sealed the victory, each contributing 15 points.  Also of interest: ¡Histórico! Los Diablos Rojos del México se proclamaron campeones de zona With this win, Mexico is in second place in Group C with five points, the result of two victories and one loss, having scored 236 points and conceded 234.      Their next match will be against Canada, the undefeated group leader, on Sunday, November 24, in Saskatoon, at 2:10 PM.