Basketball Game Preview: Basis Independent Silicon Valley Bobcats vs. Pinewood Panthers

A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bobcats duke it out with the Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Basis Independent Silicon Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 19 matches.

Basis Independent Silicon Valley is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing More: they outscored them in every quarter. Basis Independent Silicon Valley was the clear victors by a 71-51 margin over More last Thursday. The Bobcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pinewood had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 72-62 win over the Rams. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.

Basis Independent Silicon Valley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.1 points over those games. Pinewood now has a winning record of 13-12.

Everything came up roses for Basis Independent Silicon Valley against Pinewood in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 73-46 win. Does Basis Independent Silicon Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pinewood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.