El Calor de Cancun pulled off a narrow 70-69 road victory over Halcones Xalapa in a defensive battle in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional on October 4, 2025. A single point separated the teams in a low-scoring affair defined by gritty defense and clutch plays. Halcones Xalapa controlled the tempo for much of the game, using their home court to build a small but consistent lead. El Calor de Cancun stayed within striking distance with timely scoring. The game turned in the final two minutes, as Cancun's defense forced consecutive turnovers, leading to a go-ahead basket. Halcones had a final possession to win the game, but a heavily contested shot in the paint missed, sealing the dramatic 70-69 result for the visitors. This match result was a significant early-season upset and a testament to Cancun's resilience.