MONTERREY, Mexico (Interstat) — Fuerza Regia routed the Diablos Rojos 100-83 on Friday night to seize a commanding 3-0 lead in their Mexican LNBP playoff series. The home team established a dominant 32-18 lead after the first quarter and never looked back at Gimnasio Nuevo Leon.

Scott Bamforth led Fuerza Regia with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Avry Holmes added 19 points. Michael Smith scored 18 points for the Diablos Rojos in the losing effort. Fuerza Regia, which improved its season record to 23-8, can complete the series sweep on Saturday. Diablos Rojos fell to 19-14.