Dorados at Irapuato
IRAPUATO (Interstat) — Dorados will try to build on their latest win when they visit Irapuato on Tuesday in a basketball matchup. Dorados enter with a 9-10 record, while Irapuato is 7-12.
Austin Trice is a player to watch for Dorados. In the team’s most recent game, an 85-81 win at Aguascalientes, Trice scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Sindarius Thornwell added 15 points and blocked four shots, and Emmanuel Wembi pulled down eight rebounds. Trice also has recent efforts that include 10 points and three rebounds against Soles and 12 points and nine rebounds in the Aguascalientes victory. Dorados won their most recent game after a difficult stretch.
Brandon Boyd is a key player for Irapuato. In Irapuato’s most recent game, a 108-87 loss at San Luis Potosi, Boyd scored 21 points and added five rebounds and four assists. Derek Fountain finished with nine points and 10 rebounds, while Kyson Rose scored 15 points. Boyd also had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists against Panteras. Irapuato has lost four straight games and will look to correct its form at home.
Dorados have shown flashes on offense, including a 102-94 road win at San Luis Potosi and a 95-71 home win over Zacatecas. Dorados also have road losses at Correcaminos and Panteras. Irapuato has had a challenging stretch, with recent defeats to San Luis Potosi, Aguascalientes and Soles. Irapuato has also dropped home games to Aguascalientes, Soles and Jal. Astros. Both teams will aim to establish rhythm early, with Dorados seeking a second straight win and Irapuato trying to end its skid.
Trice has reached double figures in scoring in two of his last four appearances, with a 12-point, 9-rebound effort in the most recent win. Thornwell and Wembi give Dorados additional options on the wing and in the paint. Boyd has been Irapuato’s most reliable scorer, reaching double figures in two of his last four games. Fountain and Rose provide support inside and on the perimeter. Irapuato has scored at least 87 points in three of its last four games, but it has allowed at least 94 in each of those contests. Dorados have been more balanced recently, scoring 85 points in each of their last two games.
Dorados will rely on Trice and a supporting cast that includes Thornwell and Wembi. Irapuato will lean on Boyd, Fountain and Rose to generate offense and control the boards. Dorados have mixed road results this season, while Irapuato has struggled to protect its home floor. The teams are set to meet Tuesday with both looking to improve their records.
Interstat’s game simulator projects Irapuato to win 81-73.