The Van Nuys Wolves will square off against the Central City Value Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Nuys knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Central City Value likes a good challenge.
Last Wednesday, Van Nuys was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 65-59 to San Fernando.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Central City Value rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They skirted past the Huskies 56-54. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Central City Value's win came from a few key players that Van Nuys will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brandon Magdato, who posted 18 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Andy Lobos, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Van Nuys' loss dropped their record down to 7-21. As for Central City Value, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
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