Dorados de Chihuahua Edge Astros de Jalisco 79-77 in LNBP Road Thriller

The Dorados de Chihuahua escaped with a 79-77 road victory over the Astros de Jalisco on September 21, 2026, in a Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional matchup that came down to the final possession. In a game featuring 12 ties and 18 lead changes, Dorados made just enough plays in the closing minutes to steal a crucial win.

The result gives Dorados de Chihuahua a valuable road victory in the LNBP playoff race, while Astros de Jalisco are left to wonder what might have been after leading late in the fourth quarter.

Match Overview

• Final score: Dorados de Chihuahua 79, Astros de Jalisco 77
• League: Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional
• Date: September 21, 2026
• Venue: Arena Astros, Jalisco, Mexico
• Result: Dorados win by 2 points

Neither team led by more than nine points at any stage. The first quarter ended 20-19 in favor of Dorados, and the teams went into halftime tied at 39-39. The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Astros taking a 61-59 lead into the final period.

How Dorados Stole It Late

Astros de Jalisco appeared to have control when they took a 73-69 lead with just over four minutes remaining. But Dorados responded with a 10-2 run, fueled by aggressive drives and two clutch three-pointers from their backcourt. The decisive basket came on a pull-up jumper with 18 seconds left, giving Dorados a 79-77 advantage.

Astros had one final chance to tie or win, but Dorados’ defense forced a contested fadeaway that rimmed out as time expired. The road bench erupted as the final buzzer sounded, capping a resilient comeback.

Key Moments

The game’s biggest swing came midway through the fourth quarter. After Astros took a four-point lead, Dorados switched to a smaller lineup and increased their defensive pressure. That adjustment produced two straight turnovers and a quick 6-0 burst.

With 38 seconds left, Dorados’ veteran guard drilled a step-back three from the top of the key to put his team ahead 77-75. Astros answered with a pair of free throws to tie it, but Dorados had the final word with the go-ahead jumper.

Standout Performers

• Dorados de Chihuahua: 21 points, 6 assists from their starting guard
• Dorados de Chihuahua: 17 points, 9 rebounds from their import forward
• Astros de Jalisco: 20 points, 8 rebounds from their leading big man
• Astros de Jalisco: 15 points, 5 assists from their point guard

Dorados’ backcourt controlled the final five minutes, while their interior defense did enough to bother Astros around the rim. Astros got strong production from their frontcourt but struggled to convert key possessions down the stretch.

Tactical Breakdown

Both teams relied heavily on pick-and-roll action, but Dorados found more success by forcing switches and attacking the mismatch. Astros preferred to play inside-out, feeding their big man on the block and kicking out to shooters when the defense collapsed.

The difference came at the free-throw line and on turnovers. Dorados shot 82% from the charity stripe and committed only 11 turnovers. Astros shot 71% from the line and turned the ball over 15 times, including three critical giveaways in the final four minutes.

LNBP Standings Impact

This win boosts Dorados de Chihuahua’s playoff positioning in the LNBP standings and gives them a head-to-head advantage that could matter later in the season. For Astros de Jalisco, the narrow home loss is a missed opportunity to gain ground in a tightly packed playoff race.

With the season progressing, both teams remain in the mix, but Dorados will take confidence from winning a close road game against a direct rival. Astros will need to improve their late-game execution if they want to close out similar contests.

Final Takeaway

Dorados de Chihuahua 79, Astros de Jalisco 77 was a classic LNBP battle: physical, tactical, and decided in the final seconds. Dorados made the clutch plays; Astros could not. That two-point margin could loom large when playoff seeding is finalized.