Dorados saw off El Calor de Cancun 97 to 86 in the LNBP on Wednesday night. The hosts held their nerve after a frantic second half to secure victory on home floor. It was a match that swung between momentum shifts, with neither side willing to let go.
And here's the thing — we had called for a home win before kick-off, with 56 per cent confidence. The prediction came through, though not without a fight. Cancun refused to fade quietly, and Dorados had to keep their composure when the game tightened.
The statistics tell a stark story. Dorados shot 34 from 84 field goals, while Cancun managed 33 from 59 attempts. The visitors were more efficient from distance, but the home side's volume and rebounding dominance — 36 to 35 — kept them ahead. Turnovers told another tale: Cancun coughed up 14 compared to just four for the hosts.
To be fair, Cancun kept themselves in contention through assists. Their 24 compared to 23 shows they moved the ball when it mattered. But those extra turnovers at crucial moments cost them dearly. By then, Dorados had built enough of a cushion to weather the storm.
The visitors arrive in decent form, having beaten Panteras 103 to 88 earlier this month. Dorados, meanwhile, are coming off a 91 to 89 win over Cancun just yesterday — a mirror fixture decided by two points. This result extends their recent dominance in the head-to-head.
Eleven points is a comfortable margin, but not one that suggests total control. Dorados had to find answers when Cancun pressed, and they responded with better ball security and more shots from range. Both teams hit nine three-pointers, but the home side's additional free throws — 20 to 11 — proved decisive.
