The Cangrejeros de Santurce are gearing up for the Conference A semifinal of the 2026 BSN, where they will face the Criollos de Caguas. The matchup comes after the Cangrejeros closed the regular season with 19 wins and 15 losses, securing third place.
What happened?
On Monday June 30 the playoff brackets were released. In Conference A, the Criollos de Caguas (22‑12) will meet the Cangrejeros de Santurce (19‑15). In Conference B, the Leones de Ponce (15‑19) will play the Atléticos de San Germán (21‑13). The final day’s results didn’t change the standings but clarified the semifinal pairings.
Why does it matter for Cangrejeros de Santurte?
The third seed gives the Cangrejeros a shorter route to the BSN championship. With Luis Rivera leading Caguas’ offense (18 points) and Louis King adding 17, the Santurce defense must limit those perimeter attacks. Moreover, Richard Núñez (11 points) and Travis Trice (15 assists) highlight the depth of the opponent.
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Cangrejeros de Santurce | 19 | 15 |
| Criollos de Caguas | 22 | 12 |
What’s next in the playoffs?
The opening game is set for July 10 at the Coliseo Arquelio Torres Ramírez at 8:00 p.m., with the second leg at the Auditorio Juan “Pachín” Vicéns on July 12, also at 8:00 p.m. The Cangrejeros will look to exploit their interior game, using blocks and pick‑and‑roll to counter Caguas’ paint attacks.
Fans can expect a battle of rebounds, assists and three‑point shooting. If the Cangrejeros hold the opponent under 45 % field‑goal percentage, they stand a strong chance to move on to the conference final and eventually the BSN title.