CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (Interstat) — The Diablos Rojos built a commanding first-half lead and never looked back, defeating the Dorados 81-65 in a Mexican LNBP game on Tuesday at Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre. The visitors seized control with a 27-point second quarter, leading 44-27 at halftime and withstanding a late 27-point fourth quarter from Dorados.

Diablos Rojos (14-8) were efficient offensively, shooting 48% from the floor and 42% from three-point range. The balanced attack featured Jose Cruz, Dontrell Brite and Luciano Gonzalez each scoring in double figures. Malik Dime anchored the defense with five blocks. Dorados (14-11) struggled mightily, shooting just 34% overall and 24% from beyond the arc in the loss.