MEXICO CITY (Interstat) — Michael Smith scored 28 points to lead the Diablos Rojos to an 84-82 victory over the Jaliscos Astros in a Mexican LNBP game on Friday. The Diablos Rojos used a 26-point third quarter to erase a halftime deficit and secure the win.

Smith’s performance was pivotal for the Diablos Rojos, who shot 14 of 29 from three-point range. D.J. Cooper led the Astros with 23 points and six assists. Despite a 42-35 rebounding advantage, the Astros saw their record fall to 23-3. The Diablos Rojos improved to 17-9. The teams will meet again on Sunday.