Lobos de Puebla defeat Santos del Potosí in LNBP series opener

Lobos de Puebla secured an 86-95 away victory against Santos del Potosí in the first game of their series during the 21st round of the 2026 Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) season.

Lobos de Puebla established control early, leading 26-14 after the first quarter and maintaining a 51-36 advantage at halftime. Although Santos del Potosí improved their defensive play in the third quarter and managed to close the gap, the Puebla-based team responded in the final period to secure the win. During the third quarter, Lobos player Michael Myers was ejected following a flagrant foul.

Individual standout performances included Elías King for Lobos de Puebla, who recorded 30 points and 4 rebounds, and Nicholas Ward for Santos del Potosí, who contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. The second game of the series is scheduled to take place at the Auditorio Miguel Barragán.