The Durango Trailblazers will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Mojave Rattlers at 6:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Tuesday, Durango was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to Basic. Durango has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Amia McKinney, who scored 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizebeth Mahavong, who scored 14 points.
Meanwhile, Mojave's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They suffered a rough 52-28 loss at the hands of Canyon Springs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Mojave has suffered since December 4, 2023.
Durango has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season. As for Mojave, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Durango and Mojave were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in December of 2023, but Durango came up empty-handed after a 32-31 defeat. Will Durango have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
