MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — The Diablos Rojos delivered a commanding offensive performance Friday night, cruising to a 105-80 victory over the Correcaminos in a Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional matchup.

The game was a tale of two halves, with the first quarter ending in a 27-27 deadlock. However, the Diablos Rojos seized control in the second quarter, outscoring the visitors 26-11 to take a commanding 53-38 lead into halftime. The home team’s dominance continued after the break, as they poured in 33 points in the third quarter to put the game out of reach, extending their lead to 86-62.

The Diablos Rojos’ efficiency was the story of the game. They shot 54.7 percent from the floor, connecting on 41 of 75 attempts, and were a sharp 48 percent from beyond the arc, making 12 of 25 three-pointers. Defensively, they were a force at the rim, recording 12 blocked shots.

Conversely, the Correcaminos struggled offensively, shooting just 35.5 percent from the field. Their 80 points on 85 possessions resulted in an offensive rating of 89.9, a figure dwarfed by the Diablos Rojos’ mark of 119.9. The home team also dominated the glass, outrebounding Correcaminos 43-28.

Michael Smith led a balanced scoring attack for the Diablos Rojos, coming off the bench to score 18 points and grab six rebounds in just 16 minutes of play. Michael Carrera provided a significant spark with 15 points in 14 minutes, while Dontrell Brite added 12 points. The defensive effort was anchored by Malik Dime, who blocked four shots, and Gael Bonilla, who had three blocks to go with 11 points and five rebounds.

For the Correcaminos, Charles Garcia was a bright spot, scoring a team-high 19 points. Troy Cracknell contributed 18 points and five rebounds in the losing effort.

The win improves the Diablos Rojos’ season record to 9-6, solidifying their position in the LNBP standings. The loss drops the Correcaminos to an even 7-7 on the season. The two teams are scheduled for a quick rematch Saturday night in Mexico City.

The final score far exceeded the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 72-57 victory for the Diablos Rojos. Their ELO system had given the home team a 93.8 percent probability of winning.