The Liga de Baloncesto witnessed a dominant performance on May 9, 2026, as Paisas dismantled Cimarrones del Choco with a commanding 116–89 victory. The home side came out firing on all cylinders from the opening tip, building an insurmountable lead that never dipped below double digits after the first quarter. The emphatic win sent a clear statement to the rest of the league about Paisas’ offensive firepower and defensive intensity.

Match Overview

Played at Paisas’ home arena, the contest was over almost as soon as it began. The hosts shot a blistering 58% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers, while their defense forced 19 turnovers and turned them into 27 fast-break points. Cimarrones del Choco fought hard but simply could not find an answer for the relentless pace and precision of the Paisas attack.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Blitz: Paisas opened the game on a 15–2 run, seizing control within the first four minutes. By the end of the period, they led 34–18.
• Second Quarter Surge: The lead swelled to 30 points by halftime (63–33) after an 11–0 burst capped by a thunderous dunk from the team’s leading scorer.
• Third Quarter Pushback: Cimarrones del Choco briefly trimmed the deficit to 22 points midway through the third, but a quick timeout and two consecutive three-pointers restored order for Paisas.
• Fourth Quarter Cruise: With a 30-point cushion entering the final period, Paisas emptied the bench, giving valuable minutes to reserves while maintaining a double-digit lead until the final buzzer.

Standout Players

Javier “El Fuego” Restrepo led all scorers with 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 4 triples. He also dished out 7 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds. Andrés Montoya added a double-double with 18 points and 12 boards, controlling the paint on both ends. For Cimarrones del Choco, Luis Carlos Mena fought valiantly, pouring in 24 points and 6 assists, but he lacked sufficient support from his teammates.

Tactical Story

Paisas executed a devastating pick-and-roll offense that consistently left Cimarrones defenders flat-footed. Their backcourt duo of Restrepo and Montoya created mismatches against slower defenders, leading to open looks from deep and easy finishes at the rim. Defensively, Paisas trapped the ball handler aggressively in the half-court, forcing hurried passes and live-ball turnovers. Cimarrones del Choco struggled to establish any rhythm, committing 12 turnovers in the first half alone.

Season Impact

The victory improved Paisas’ record to 12–4, keeping them firmly in the top tier of the Liga de Baloncesto standings. Cimarrones del Choco fell to 7–9 and find themselves in a tight battle for a playoff spot. With the loss, they will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the race for the postseason.