Preview: Maine Celtics at Iowa Wolves

DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — Two of the G League’s hottest teams, the Maine Celtics and Iowa Wolves, will square off with identical records when they meet Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Both teams enter the contest at 20-13, riding the momentum of recent road victories. Maine is coming off a thrilling 117-116 overtime win at Sioux Falls on Wednesday, while Iowa defeated Stockton 114-109 on the road Tuesday.

The matchup features a compelling duel between standout performers. Maine’s Amari Williams has been a dominant force, averaging a double-double over his last three games. He is fresh off a near-triple-double performance against Sioux Falls, posting 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.

Iowa will counter with guard Jalen Crutcher, who has been a model of consistency and high-level playmaking. In his last six games, Crutcher has averaged 20.2 points and 7.2 assists, including a 25-point, eight-assist effort in the win over Stockton.

The Celtics have shown a potent offense, scoring 117 points in each of their last two outings. Alongside Williams, guard Hayden Gray (23 points, 10 assists vs. Sioux Falls) and forward Jalen Bridges (17 points, 10 rebounds) have been key contributors.

The Wolves boast their own balanced attack. In their last win, Jules Bernard added 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Alize Johnson recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.

This game marks the only scheduled meeting between the teams this season. Following this contest, Maine begins a six-game homestand, while Iowa hosts Austin for a two-game series next week.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CST Saturday.