LNBP· Season 2026-2027
Mineros de Zacatecas came from 14 points down to beat LNBP leaders Astros de Jalisco 94-88, powered by Daishon Smith's five fourth-quarter three-pointers.
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AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Astros dominated the opening quarter, jumping to a 29-20 lead behind Moisés Andriassi's two triples and aggressive defense. Mineros fell 14 points behind before mounting a response late in the second quarter.
Bryan Rivera and Kayo Gonçalves knocked down threes, while Tavario Miller and Anyelo Cisneros finished inside with dunks to spark the turnaround. Mineros closed the half on a 26-13 run and went into the break leading 46-42.
Smith contributed seven points in the third quarter and Miller added six as Mineros stretched the lead to 63-53. Astros answered through Andriassi and Gage Davis (six points) to tie the game at 66-66 entering the fourth.
Smith then took over. He connected on five three-pointers in the final quarter — part of a 27-point, two-rebound, four-assist night — pushing Mineros ahead 86-75. Astros cut into the lead late but could not close the gap, with Mineros holding on for the 94-88 win.
The Turning Point
Smith's three-point barrage in the fourth quarter. Astros assistant coach Antonio Herrera acknowledged post-match: "We know Smith well, he was a player for Astros. We know he is a streaky player, and when he gets going like that he is almost unstoppable." Herrera also identified turnovers as decisive, noting Mineros scored 20 fast-break points — "if you give them that in transition, it is very difficult to win."
Key Performers
- Daishon Smith (Mineros) — 27 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds; 5/5 from three in the fourth quarter. Named MVP for the third consecutive game.
- Anyelo Cisneros (Mineros) — 19 points, 5 rebounds, leading the offensive charge through the middle quarters.
- Tavario Miller (Mineros) — Key interior presence with dunks in the second-half surge.
- Moisés Andriassi (Astros) — Multiple three-pointers in a losing effort, keeping Astros in touch during the third quarter.
Player of the match: Daishon Smith (Mineros)
By the Numbers
The 94-88 final score reflects a game of two distinct halves. Mineros were outscored 29-20 in the first quarter but flipped the script with a 26-13 second quarter — a 46-42 halftime lead that erased a 14-point deficit. The three-point line was decisive: Smith alone made five fourth-quarter triples, part of Mineros' overall perimeter barrage that turned a tied game into an 11-point lead with under five minutes to play. Astros' 20 fast-break points conceded, per Herrera, were the defensive breakdown that proved fatal against a team that also works well in the half-court.
What It Means
The win extends Mineros' winning streak to five games, improving their record to 6-3 in the LNBP 2026 season. Astros remain atop the league table despite the loss. The two sides meet again on Sunday 16 August at 18:05 local time at the same venue for Game 2 of the series.
Verdict
Mineros showed resilience and firepower to overcome a 14-point gap against the league's best team. Smith's fourth-quarter heroics are becoming a trademark — his third straight MVP performance. Astros have the talent to respond but must solve turnover issues that gift opposition easy points.
Mineros and Astros have met 3 times — Mineros won 1, Astros won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Astros leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 527 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 175.67 per match (249 for the home side, 278 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 79–103 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 22 Aug 2026