BAURU, Brazil (Interstat) — A struggling Pato Basquete squad faces a steep challenge on the road Tuesday against a Bauru team finding its rhythm in NBB play.

The matchup at Ginásio Panela de Pressão pits teams at opposite ends of the standings. Bauru (16-12 across all competitions) enters with momentum after a 96-84 victory over Paraiba on Saturday. Pato Basquete (6-21) looks to snap a three-game skid, most recently a 72-81 home loss to Sao Jose on March 18.

The teams last met on Dec. 15, 2025, with Bauru securing a 69-61 road win.

Bauru’s offense runs through center Andre Barbosa, who is in dominant form. He is averaging 24.8 points and 10.3 rebounds over his last four games, including a 25-point, 6-rebound performance in his last outing. His interior presence will be a primary concern for the visitors.

Pato Basquete will rely on forward Grigor Batista Vieira, who posted 12 points and six rebounds in the loss to Sao Jose. He has averaged 8.7 points and 6.0 rebounds over his last three contests.

Bauru has won three of its last four, showcasing high-scoring potential with victories of 107-70 and 96-71 in that stretch. Pato Basquete has found wins scarce, with only two victories in its last ten games.

The game tips off Tuesday night as Bauru aims to solidify its playoff positioning, while Pato Basquete seeks a rare road upset to disrupt its prolonged slump.