Iowa Wolves vs. Noblesville Boom

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Iowa Wolves will visit the Noblesville Boom in a G League game Tuesday at Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Ind. Both teams enter at 0-2 and will be seeking their first win of the season.

Iowa is coming off a 142-130 loss to Wisconsin in its most recent game. Jalen Crutcher led the Wolves with 36 minutes, 25 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Jules Bernard added 23 points, three rebounds and five assists, while Payton Sandfort had 16 points, four rebounds, five assists and one block. In Iowa’s previous game, a 142-124 loss to Wisconsin, Crutcher scored 16 points with two rebounds and nine assists in 30 minutes. Crutcher is the player to watch for Iowa. He has reached at least 16 points and seven assists in each of Iowa’s first two games, combining scoring and playmaking for a Wolves team still searching for consistency on the defensive end.

Noblesville is coming off a 135-128 loss at Windy City in its most recent game. Wade Taylor IV had 25 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block in 31 minutes. Cameron Hildreth scored 32 points with three rebounds and one assist, and Keba Keita added 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one block. In Noblesville’s previous game, a 127-102 loss at Windy City, Taylor scored 17 points with four rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes. Taylor is the player to watch for the Boom. He has scored at least 17 points and handed out at least three assists in both of Noblesville’s games while taking on a heavy scoring and distribution role.

The matchup features two teams looking to establish momentum after difficult starts. Iowa has scored at a high rate but has allowed 142 points in each of its first two games. Noblesville also has shown offensive flashes, though it has dropped both of its road contests at Windy City. Tuesday’s game offers each club a chance to tighten its execution and secure an early-season victory. Iowa’s upcoming slate includes games against Cleveland, Motor City, Windy City, Sioux Falls and Grand Rapids, while Noblesville is set to face Motor City, Sioux Falls, Wisconsin, Grand Rapids and Cleveland in the weeks ahead. The teams are scheduled to meet again in the coming days.

Interstat’s game simulator is projecting a final score of Iowa 121, Noblesville 119. Interstat’s ELO system is projecting Iowa with a 51.6 percent probability to win.