Monterrey Celebrates its Sixth Championship
In Monterrey, the celebration of the 2025 champions erupted as Fuerza Regia defeated Diablos Rojos 83-74 in Game 5, securing their sixth Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBPC) title. This victory marked their seventh final appearance in ten seasons (2016-2025), with five championships previously secured.
Head Coach Pablo García’s Winning Strategy
Head coach Pablo García stuck to the same starting lineup that triumphed in Game 3: Avry Holmes, Wayne Langston, Brandon Paul, Scott Bamforth, and Josh Ibarra. The team’s leading scorer, Scott, contributed 25 points, while Avry followed closely with 22. Diablos Rojos only managed to win Game 4, making the final series 4-1 in favor of Fuerza Regia.
“A Tough Year, but Satisfying Victory”
“I love it when plans come together. Many doubted me and my staff, but winning is always special, especially after such a challenging year,” said Coach García.
Fuerza Regia’s Six Championships
Founded on January 12, 2001, Fuerza Regia has become the LNBPC’s most successful team with six championships:
- 2016-2017: Defeated Soles de Mexicali 4-2 with Francisco Olmos as head coach.
- 2018-2019: Defeated Capitanes de la CDMX 4-2 with Francisco Olmos as head coach.
- 2020: Defeated Aguacateros de Michoacán 3-1 with Francisco Olmos as head coach.
- 2021: Defeated Astros de Jalisco 4-0 with Nicolás Casalánguida as head coach.
- 2023: Defeated Astros de Jalisco 4-1 with Pablo García as head coach.
- 2025: Defeated Diablos Rojos Basquetbol 4-1 with Pablo García as head coach.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Fuerza Regia? Fuerza Regia is a professional basketball team based in Monterrey, Mexico, competing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBPC).
- Why is Fuerza Regia significant? With six LNBPC championships, Fuerza Regia is the most successful team in the league’s history.
- Who are Diablos Rojos Basquetbol? Diablos Rojos Basquetbol is another LNBPC team based in Monterrey, which Fuerza Regia defeated in the 2025 finals.
- Who is Pablo García? Pablo García is the head coach of Fuerza Regia, who has led the team to two LNBPC championships (2023 and 2025).
