Lobos Platedos claimed an 86-95 victory over Santos at home in the LNBP on 21 September. The away side held firm through a contest that swung between momentum shifts, closing out what could have been a tighter affair. Santos, who had shown signs of vulnerability in recent outings, found themselves on the wrong side of the ledger.
By then it was clear the visitors had the answers when needed. Lobos Platedos kept their composure through stretches where Santos pushed hard, and that steady head proved decisive. To be fair, neither side pulled away early — the game stayed within reach until the closing stages.
The statistics tell a story of efficiency over volume. Santos hit eight three-pointers from 29 attempts and 20 free throws from 26, while Lobos Platedos managed six from 18 at distance but converted 23 of 26 from the line. The difference came in field goal accuracy: 33 of 71 for the visitors against 29 of 67 for the hosts. And here's the thing — those extra made shots at the rim and from deep added up when it mattered.
We had called for the away win at 54 per cent confidence, and the result backed that up. Lobos Platedos showed exactly why — they took their opportunities and didn't panic when Santos mounted a rally. The prediction held, though not without a degree of nervousness in the final quarter.
On the boards, Lobos Platedos won the battle 42-30, with 12 offensive rebounds giving them second-chance points Santos couldn't match. Turnovers were low for both sides — nine for Santos, 11 for Lobos Platedos — meaning the game wasn't decided by carelessness but by execution. Personal fouls hovered around the mid-20s for each team, keeping the game moving.
For Santos, this adds to a mixed run that includes a 109-78 win over Gambusinos and a 95-82 victory against Red Diablos. Lobos Platedos extend a positive sequence that saw them beat Abejas in back-to-back matches. The result puts the visitors one step further from the pack, though the table still has room to shift.
