Analysis · Mexican LNBP 2026/2027 · Regular season · Round 32
Astros vs Fuerza Regia: second hosts third at the top of the LNBP
Two teams on winning runs, a level season series and a duel between two of the league's top-rated forwards.
SF, Astros · 2026/2027, averages
Yoanki Mensia
- Points
- 10.2
- Rebounds
- 7
- Assists
- 1.6
- TKR
- 96.5
Source: TeamKeys, 2026/2027
What does Astros vs Fuerza Regia mean for the LNBP top of the table?
Round 32 brings second against third: Astros, at 23-8, host Fuerza Regia, at 22-9, with leading places in the 14-team LNBP at stake. Both sides sit in the top four and both arrive on winning runs.
The two teams have already met twice this season, on consecutive days in October. Fuerza Regia won 77-74 at Astros on 2 October, and Astros replied with a 101-87 win the following day.
That leaves the season series level going into this meeting. With so little between them in the standings, the result will shape how the top of the table looks heading into the final stretch.
How do Astros and Fuerza Regia arrive in form?
Astros arrive unbeaten in their last five games, while Fuerza Regia have won four in a row since a defeat. Both teams come in confident, which makes this a meeting of two sides in rhythm.
Astros played their last three games against Mineros and won them all. They beat them 100-78 and 86-83 at home on 18 and 19 October, then won 81-72 away on 22 October.
Fuerza Regia beat Dorados 101-90 at home on 18 October and edged Diablos Rojos 80-76 a day later. They then won 106-97 at Dorados on 23 October, their third straight game scoring at least 80.
| Stat | Astros | Fuerza Regia |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 2/14 | 3/14 |
| Won-lost | 23-8 | 22-9 |
| Points per game | 88.4 | 90.3 |
| Points allowed per game | 80 | 85.3 |
| Last five | W W W W W | L W W W W |
Astros vs Fuerza Regia stats: scoring, defence and pace
The numbers split neatly: Fuerza Regia score more, while Astros concede less. Fuerza Regia average 90.3 points and allow 85.3, against 88.4 scored and 80 allowed for Astros.
Fuerza Regia's season ratings explain their style. Their offensive rating of 114 ranks second of 14, their defensive rating of 108.8 ranks fifth, and their pace of 79.1 ranks third.
The tempo is the contest within the contest. Watch whether Astros can keep the game close to their defensive average of 80, or whether Fuerza Regia pull them into a quicker, higher-scoring game.
| Player | Points per game | TeamKeys Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Yoanki Mensia (Astros) | 10.2 | 96.5 |
| J.J. Avila (Astros) | 5.5 | 92.1 |
| Mikh McKinney (Astros) | 7 | 76.2 |
| J.J. Avila (Fuerza Regia) | 7.1 | 92.1 |
| Daniel Bejerano (Fuerza Regia) | 8.8 | 83.2 |
| Scott Bamforth (Fuerza Regia) | 16 | 82.7 |
Astros vs Fuerza Regia players to watch: Mensia v Avila
Yoanki Mensia is the player to follow: the Astros small forward ranks fourth of 91 players in the LNBP by TeamKeys Rating. His duel with Fuerza Regia forward J.J. Avila, ranked seventh, can shape the game.
Mensia averages 10.2 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 40 games, with 12, 14 and 6 points in his recent outings. Guard Mikh McKinney adds 7 points and 2.6 assists per game for Astros.
Avila brings 7.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 15 games, scoring 11, 11 and 14 lately. Scott Bamforth leads the scoring threat at 16 points per game, while Daniel Bejerano adds 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds.
All figures cover the 2026/2027 Mexican LNBP regular season up to the game on 30 October 2026, round 32.
Questions people ask
Where do Astros and Fuerza Regia stand in the LNBP before round 32?
Astros are second in the 14-team Mexican LNBP with a 23-8 record, while Fuerza Regia are third at 22-9. Both sides are in the top four, so the round 32 meeting carries real weight for the leading places in the regular-season standings.
What happened when Astros and Fuerza Regia met earlier this season?
The teams have met twice this season, both times at Astros. Fuerza Regia won the first game 77-74 on 2 October, and Astros won the second 101-87 the next day, so the season series is level before this third meeting.
Who are the key players in Astros vs Fuerza Regia?
Yoanki Mensia, fourth of 91 players by TeamKeys Rating, leads Astros with 10.2 points and 7 rebounds. Fuerza Regia rely on J.J. Avila, ranked seventh, and on Scott Bamforth, who averages 16 points per game and scored 25 and 22 recently.
How do Astros and Fuerza Regia compare statistically?
Fuerza Regia score 90.3 points per game and rank second of 14 for offensive rating and third for pace. Astros score 88.4 points but allow only 80, compared with 85.3 conceded by Fuerza Regia, so defence against tempo is the key contrast.
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