Dorados overturned a first-half deficit to beat Santos 102-94 in the LNBP on Wednesday night, completing a double over their rivals after losing the previous day's encounter. Santos had led by eight points at the break, but Dorados switched gears in the second half, running the show with their shooting and ball movement. The visitors finished strong, holding on despite Santos pushing hard in the final minutes.
Santos came out sharp, converting 10 of their 26 three-point attempts and building a lead that felt comfortable at halftime. Dorados struggled early from distance, hitting just 12 of 23 from beyond the arc, but they chipped away through the paint and free-throw line. And here's the thing — Dorados didn't panic when behind. They stuck with their game, waiting for the right moments to strike.
The turning point came in the second half when Dorados found their rhythm. They shot 52.8 per cent from the field compared to Santos's 45.9, and their 18 assists told the story of better ball movement. Santos committed 19 turnovers, enough to let Dorados control the tempo. By then the game had slipped away, and the hosts could only watch.
The numbers don't lie about the difference in efficiency. Dorados made 38 of 72 field goals and 14 of 23 free throws, while Santos managed 28 of 61 from the field and 28 of 40 from the line. Rebounding was even, with Santos grabbing 38 to Dorados's 34, but it wasn't enough to overcome the shooting disparity. Santos had 11 steals to 6, but the turnovers cost them dearly.
The result means Santos drop back in the standings after what looked like a promising run, while Dorados extend their momentum with a convincing away win. Two games, two wins for the visitors — they've got one foot in the next phase of the season if this form holds. Things came to a head on Wednesday, and Dorados took control when it mattered most.