Preview: Mira Loma Matadors vs. Sacramento Dragons
The Mira Loma Matadors will head out on the road to take on the Sacramento Dragons at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mira Loma is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Mira Loma walked away with it. They pulled ahead with a 51-50 photo finish over the Cougars. The score was all tied up 25-25 at the break, but Mira Loma was the better team in the second half.
Kenneth Brown and Shine Od Chinzorig were among the main playmakers for Mira Loma as the former scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and the latter dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. Chinzorig hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for seven straight games. Danny Pukasenko was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with five assists.
Meanwhile, Sacramento scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 90-67 margin over El Camino. Sacramento has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.
Sacramento's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sir Marius Jones led the charge by scoring 22 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Jones hasn't dropped below 16 points for five straight games. Another player making a difference was Kendahl Hearne, who scored 20 points along with two steals.
Mira Loma has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-8 record this season. As for Sacramento, their win bumped their record up to 21-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Mira Loma have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 32.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Sacramento struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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