Hermosillo vs. Obregon
SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, Argentina (Interstat) — The Obregon club hosts the Hermosillo Rayos on Tuesday night in a CIBACOPA matchup at Gimnasio Manuel Lira.
Obregon (20-14) holds a five-game lead over Hermosillo (15-21) in the standings. The home team has won two of its past three games, most recently a 101-91 victory against Los Mochis on Saturday. Forward Ticket Gaines led Obregon in that game with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes.
Hermosillo enters after an 87-95 loss to Guaymas on Saturday, despite 18 points from guard Donald Carey. The Rayos have split their last six games.
Carey has been productive recently, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists over his past five contests. He posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a loss at Tijuana on May 6.
Gaines, who has struggled with consistency, scored 20 points in a 103-110 loss to Los Mochis on May 8 but was held to four points in a 67-94 defeat to Jal. Astros on May 1.
The teams have played twice this season, both in Hermosillo. The Rayos won both nail-biters: 90-89 on March 14 and 87-86 on March 13. Hermosillo has won three of the past four meetings between the clubs.
Obregon’s offense averages 93.5 points per game, while Hermosillo scores 91.7. Defensively, both teams allow around 95 points per contest.
Tipoff is at 8 p.m. local time.