Fuerza Regia de Monterrey — Mineros: 87:84, LNBP

Fuerza Regia de Monterrey beat Mineros 87:84 in the LNBP on Thursday. The hosts secured the win at home in a contest that stayed close until the final moments. Both sides had been in action just days before, which kept the tempo high from the opening tip.

The two clubs met again after facing each other on Wednesday, when Mineros took a narrow 101:100 victory away. This time Regia had their say, though neither side pulled clear for long stretches. To be fair, both teams traded leads throughout, and neither could build a comfortable cushion.

And here's the thing — these games tend to hinge on one or two moments rather than sustained dominance. Regia's experience showed when the pressure mounted, while Mineros kept pushing without finding a decisive edge.

We had called for the home side to win, with 55 per cent confidence before the game. The result confirmed that assessment, though the margin was never comfortable. By then, Regia had established enough of a lead to see out the contest without panic.

The win extends Regia's recent form to four victories in their last five outings. Mineros, meanwhile, dropped their second game of the week after yesterday's win. Close games like this are decided by execution in critical moments rather than overall control.