Dorados use strong start to defeat the Diablos Rojos 86‑70
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (Interstat) — Will Cherry scored 15 points and added seven rebounds and six assists as the Dorados defeated the Diablos Rojos 86-70 on Friday night.
Dorados jumped to a 22-9 lead after the first quarter and stretched it to 47-38 at halftime. A 24-point third quarter extended the margin to 71-52 entering the final period. Diablos Rojos outscored Dorados 18-15 in the fourth but never threatened.
Dorados shot 28 of 63 from the field and 8 of 23 from three-point range. Diablos Rojos shot 25 of 70 overall and 7 of 30 from beyond the arc. Dorados made 22 of 33 free throws; Diablos Rojos made 11 of 15. Dorados forced 17 turnovers while committing 10. Diablos Rojos held a 39-33 rebounding edge.
Jr. Clay scored 19 points and Jaden House added 18 for Dorados. J.J. Avila contributed nine points, seven rebounds and four assists. Trey Drechsel led Diablos Rojos with 19 points. Devon Scott recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Santiago Scala had 13 points and seven assists. Dorados improved to 16-11, while Diablos Rojos dropped to 20-15.