Abecas beat Dorados 106:87 in a LNBP fixture in Mexico on August 21st. The visitors made up for their defeat just a day earlier, when Dorados had won 97:81 on home soil. and here's the thing — this time the game went the other way entirely.
Abecas shot better from everywhere. They hit 38 of 68 field goals and 15 of 30 three-pointers, while Dorados managed 31 of 71 and nine of 29. The visitors also pulled down 39 rebounds to 29, and their 35 assists dwarfed Dorados' 28.
to be fair, Dorados were more efficient from the line, making 14 of 19 free throws compared to 13 of 20. They also recorded five blocks to three and took 12 steals to nine. But those numbers couldn't compensate for being out-rebounded and out-assisted throughout.
The two sides had already met on August 20th, and that earlier result sat heavy. Dorados had won comfortably at home, but by then Abecas had lost two of their last five — defeats to Panteras and Soles. This win broke that run and showed they could respond.
Dorados had won three of their last five before the loss, including back-to-back victories over Gambusinos. They'll need to find a way to match Abecas' physical presence if they're to stay in contention. The visitors, meanwhile, are back on track.