Mauricio Báez advances to basketball playoffs after defeating El Millón

Mauricio Báez secured the final spot in Group A of the Torneo de Baloncesto Superior del Distrito Nacional after defeating El Millón 86–79. The victory eliminated El Millón from the competition and confirmed Bameso as the third qualifying team for the next phase alongside San Lázaro.

In Group A, Mauricio Báez finished as the leader with a 7-3 record. In Group B, Los Prados and Rafael Barias both finished with 8-2 records, taking the top two spots, while Huellas del Siglo secured third place with a 3-7 record. San Carlos was eliminated from Group B.

The elimination phase begins Tuesday, October 20, at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto. The opening matchup features Group A leader Mauricio Báez against Group B third-place finisher Huellas del Siglo. The tournament is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.