BRAMPTON, Ontario (Interstat) — The Montreal Alliance visit the Hamilton Honey Badgers on Thursday in a Canadian Elite Basketball League matchup that carries late-season implications for both teams.

Montreal (11-17) aims to snap a three-game losing streak after falling 91-87 at Scarborough on Sunday. Hamilton (10-14) seeks its second consecutive victory following an 88-86 win at Winnipeg on Saturday.

Tipoff is 7 p.m. at CAA Center.

Players to watch

Montreal center Quincy Guerrier has been the Alliance’s most consistent performer. In Sunday’s loss to Scarborough, Guerrier played 32 minutes, scoring 32 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Over his past four games, the 6-foot-8 forward has averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds, including a 14-point, 11-rebound effort against Scarborough on July 3.

Hamilton guard Sean East is coming off a career-best performance. In Saturday’s win at Winnipeg, East played 37 minutes, recording 38 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Two days earlier, he scored 24 points with six rebounds and seven assists in a 98-92 loss.

Head-to-head

The teams have split two meetings this season. Montreal won 92-86 at home on July 10, and 105-92 on June 10. Hamilton’s lone victory came May 28, an 82-80 home win. Montreal has won four of the past five matchups dating to August 2024.

Recent form

Montreal has lost five of its past six games. The Alliance’s last win came July 24 against Ottawa, a 96-85 victory in which Guerrier had seven points, five rebounds and six assists.

Hamilton has dropped three of its past four contests. The Honey Badgers’ last home game was a 99-95 loss to Scarborough on July 5.

Both teams sit near the bottom of the CEBL standings and are looking to build momentum as the regular season enters its final weeks. The Honey Badgers have lost two straight at CAA Center.