The Cimarrones del Choco locked down their home court with a gritty 71–63 victory over the Piratas de Bogota in Liga de Baloncesto action on May 18, 2026. The result keeps the Cimarrones firmly in the playoff hunt while handing the Piratas a tough road loss that exposes their offensive inconsistency away from home.

From the opening tip, both teams prioritized defensive intensity, and the first quarter ended with a low 16–14 scoreline in favor of the home side. The Cimarrones gradually extended their lead to eight points by halftime (36–28) behind strong interior defense and efficient transition offense. The Piratas struggled to find rhythm from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 21 three-point attempts for the game.

Second-half battle and key turning point

Piratas de Bogota came out of the locker room determined to erase the deficit, cutting the margin to three points midway through the third quarter. However, a 9–2 run by the Cimarrones, sparked by a steal and fast-break dunk from their veteran point guard, rebuilt a comfortable cushion. The visitors never got closer than four points in the final period, as the Cimarrones' disciplined half‑court defense forced contested shots late in the shot clock.

Head coach of the Cimarrones praised his team’s composure: “We knew they’d make a push in the third, but our guys stayed locked in on the defensive end and executed our sets when it mattered most.”

Standout performers

• Home star forward: Led all scorers with 22 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for a double‑double, anchoring both ends of the floor.
• Piratas’ leading guard: Managed 18 points but shot only 7-of-19 from the field, reflecting the pressure applied by the Cimarrones' perimeter defenders.
• Bench impact: