Basketball Preview: Dr. Krop Lightning vs. Carol City Chiefs
The Dr. Krop Lightning will square off against the Carol City Chiefs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Carol City is facing Dr. Krop at the wrong time: Dr. Krop suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 34-33 to the Trojans. The Lightning have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Dr. Krop had strong showings from Anigh Gracia, who posted 11 points plus seven rebounds, and Christ Victorin, who earned five points in addition to nine rebounds and six steals. Victorin is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Johans Richards was another key player, earning eight points along with seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Dr. Krop smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Carol City had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against Doral Academy two weeks ago, falling 78-48. The Chiefs haven't had much luck with the Firebirds recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Dr. Krop's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Carol City, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything came up roses for Dr. Krop against Carol City in their previous meeting back in January, as the team secured a 72-43 victory. In that contest, Dr. Krop amassed a halftime lead of 43-20, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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