Panteras de Aguascalientes delivered a composed road performance in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional, defeating Lobos de Puebla 93-84 on October 23, 2026. The visitors controlled the decisive stretches of the second half, answering every Lobos run with timely shot-making and a defense that tightened when the game was still in the balance.

The win adds valuable weight to Panteras’ playoff ambitions in the LNBP, while Lobos de Puebla are left to examine a home loss in which they stayed competitive but could not produce enough stops down the stretch.

Match overview

Lobos opened with energy in front of their home crowd and led 22-21 after the first quarter. The game remained tight through the second period, but Panteras found rhythm from the perimeter and moved ahead 45-42 by halftime. The third quarter proved decisive: Panteras accelerated in transition, forced Lobos into contested shots, and carried a 70-61 advantage into the final period.

• Final score: Lobos de Puebla 84, Panteras de Aguascalientes 93
• League: Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional
• Date: October 23, 2026

Key moments

The defining run arrived late in the third quarter. With Lobos within touching distance, Panteras closed the period on a 12-3 surge, turning a narrow lead into a cushion. Lobos responded in the fourth and cut the gap to 79-74 with just over four minutes remaining, but Panteras answered immediately with a 7-0 burst that restored control. From there, the visitors protected the ball and converted free throws to close out the win.

Tactical story

Panteras benefited from a smaller, quicker lineup that stretched Lobos’ defense and created driving lanes. Their guards repeatedly attacked closeouts, either finishing at the rim or kicking out to open shooters. Defensively, Panteras switched aggressively on the perimeter and forced Lobos into late-clock attempts. Lobos won the rebounding battle and did damage inside, but 16 turnovers and a cold stretch from three-point range undermined their comeback.

Standout performers

Panteras’ backcourt leader set the tone with 24 points and six assists, while their forward added 18 points and nine rebounds. Lobos’ center produced a strong double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, and their shooting guard chipped in 17. The difference was balance: Panteras received meaningful contributions from their bench, while Lobos leaned heavily on their starting unit.

Season impact

For Panteras, this is the kind of road win that strengthens a playoff résumé in a competitive LNBP race. For Lobos, the loss is a reminder that home-court advantage only matters when defensive possessions are finished. Both teams now turn to their next fixtures with clear lessons: Panteras must sustain this level of execution, while Lobos need cleaner offense in crunch time.