CANCUN (Interstat) — Cancun El Calor defeated visiting Diablos Rojos 86-73 on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Mexican LNBP action. The home side improved to 9-17 this season, while Diablos Rojos dropped to 22-16. Cancun El Calor avenged two narrow home losses to Diablos Rojos last season, including a 73-71 decision on Sept. 26, 2025, and an 84-83 result on Sept. 27, 2025. Diablos Rojos entered after home wins over Correcaminos, winning 96-91 on Sept. 16, 2026, and 107-79 on Sept. 15, 2026. Cancun El Calor had lost at Dorados 97-86 on Sept. 16, 2026, and 91-89 on Sept. 15, 2026. Earlier this season, Cancun El Calor fell at Lobos Plateados 80-63 on July 24, 2026, and 96-93 on July 23, 2026. Diablos Rojos lost at Dorados 86-70 on July 31, 2026, after splitting two home games with Aguascalientes in late July. The teams are scheduled to meet again Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, in Cancun. Diablos Rojos will look to split the series, while Cancun El Calor seeks another home victory in LNBP play.