Guasave vs. Jal. Astros
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — The Guasave Frayles visit the Jal. Astros on Wednesday in Game 2 of their CIBACOPA playoff series at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho.
The Astros hold a commanding 73-12 record across all competitions and enter as heavy favorites against Guasave (30-17). The series opened Tuesday with the home side seeking to protect its advantage. Jal. Astros have won four consecutive head-to-head meetings, including a 93-81 victory May 13 and a 103-93 win the previous night.
Guasave counters with guard Octavio Brito, who has been productive in recent outings. Brito totaled 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during a 101-81 win over Obregon on June 11. In his previous nine games, he has scored in double figures eight times, including a 20-point, five-assist effort in a narrow 88-90 loss to Los Mochis on May 23. Brito averaged 14.3 points over those nine contests while logging 24.3 minutes per game.
For Jal. Astros, forward Tyran de Lattibeaudiere has been a force on the glass. He posted 19 points and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes during a 96-76 victory at Ciudad de Mexico on June 12. Over his last 10 games, de Lattibeaudiere has recorded five double-doubles, including a 20-point, 10-rebound performance June 5 and a 24-point, 10-rebound effort May 26 against Culiacan. He has also shown defensive versatility with multiple blocks and steals.
Both teams enter on winning streaks. Guasave has won five straight, including its series-clinching performances against Obregon. The Frayles also swept a three-game set at Los Mochis from May 26-29. Jal. Astros have won four of their last five, with the lone blemish a 93-92 loss at Ciudad de Mexico on June 10. The Astros have dominated at home, dropping just four games at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho this season.
Other contributors for Guasave include center Jay Pal, who posted 23 points and five rebounds in the June 11 win, and point guard Sa’eed Nelson, who added 14 points and five assists. For Jal. Astros, center Makhi Mitchell had 21 points and 13 rebounds June 12, while guard Trey Burke added 19 points.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.