The Astros of Jalisco started their journey in the LNBP playoffs with a 97-76 victory over the Soles in the first game of the series played in Guadalajara.
Sergio Valdeolmillos' team continues to prove that their success during the regular season was not a coincidence and will seek to secure a two-game advantage on Monday.
Dominant during the first half, where they scored 47 points to take a seven-point lead at halftime, Astros came out inspired for the third quarter.
They generated 30 points and were fantastic defensively, allowing only 17 points from the Soles.
Javion Blake once again led the offense for the Jalisco team, scoring 20 points and providing a great boost in the quest for victory.
Karim Rodríguez, on the other hand, was a solid leader in assists, setting up his teammates under the hoop six times.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Machado acted as a vacuum cleaner with nine rebounds, which proved to be crucial in the end. The second game of the Northern Zone Semifinal will be played on Monday at 8:00 PM in the Astros Arena.
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