GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — The Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) season opens Saturday as the Jal. Astros host the Lobos Plateados at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.

Both teams enter the contest with 0-0 records, making the matchup a clean slate for two clubs eager to establish early momentum.

For the visiting Lobos Plateados, guard Shaquille Johnson has been a key contributor in preseason. In his last two outings against Cancun El Calor, Johnson averaged 18.5 points and 6.0 assists. He posted 20 points, three rebounds and seven assists in an 80-63 win on July 24, then followed with 17 points and five rebounds in a 96-93 victory the previous day.

The Astros counter with guard Paco Cruz, who has also shown scoring touch. Cruz scored 19 points with five assists in an 88-80 win at Gambusinos on July 25, and contributed 15 points and three assists in a 71-86 loss the night before.

Saturday’s game is the first of a long home stretch for the Astros, who next travel to Leon on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6. Lobos Plateados return home to face Soles on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.

The Astros finished last season with a 22-14 record, while Lobos Plateados went 18-18. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the LNBP’s 2026 campaign.