Basketball Game Preview: Gilbert Tigers vs. Desert Vista Thunder

The Gilbert Tigers will challenge the Desert Vista Thunder at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Gilbert sitting on 14 straight victories and Desert Vista on three.

Gilbert is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They blew past Prescott 72-49. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Desert Vista strolled past Perry with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 50-31.

Gilbert's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points over those games. As for Desert Vista, their victory bumped their record up to 14-12.

Gilbert ended up a good deal behind Desert Vista when the teams last played back in February of 2024, losing 55-40. Will Gilbert have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.