After 28 games, Dorados finished with a 13-15 record in ninth place, in what was the first season with a losing record in four years in addition to being eliminated from the playoff race.
Freseros finished with three straight victories to leave a record of 8-20, in a match in which four of its five elements finished in double digits.
Despite dominating the first half, Chihuahua let a 14-point lead slip away due to Irapuato’s reaction in the third quarter. TO
The big state team converted only 15 of 36 free throws.
Cleveland Thomas was the best scorer for the visit on a night of 24 points, contributing six triples. The five starters for Spanish coach Maikel López’s team were Keshun Sherrill, Cleveland Thomas, Marvin Clark, Jett Speelman and Thomas Gipson III.
Chihuahua started accurately in long-distance shooting, and Keshun Sherrill and Alexander Gil-Fernández scored six points in the opening quarter, which Dorados led 27-16.
For the locals, Markel Crawford closed the gap, and Jeff Ayres’ three-pointer brought the Strawberry team within one possession after being down by double digits. Chihuahua pressed again to remain ahead 50-45 at halftime.
The golden squad finished with five triples in 10 attempts during the first 20 minutes, and Keshun Sherrill scored 12 points in the first half. In the third period, Freseros took advantage of a 19-5 run to take the lead at home, while the visitor missed several attempts at the penalty line.
After 30 minutes of the game, the electronics at the Irapuato Inforum indicated 69-61 in favor of the local team. For the final period, Cleveland Thomas converted on the perimeter, closing the duel, although again in the penalty shots
Chihuahua missed the opportunity to continue fighting in the game. Irapuato, far from ensuring the victory, opened the door with three seconds remaining, leaving the last possession for Dorados. However, Keshun Sherrill missed the long shot to try to even the score, so Freseros swept its first series at home by winning 90- 87.
Cleveland Thomas scored 24 points for Dorados, Keshun Sherrill added 16 points and 5 assists, Thomas Gipson III with 13 points and 7 rebounds, Jett Speelman registered 12 points, Alexander Gil-Fernández added 7.
For Freseros, Antwon Dillard totaled 21 points, Markel Crawford added 18 points, Jeff Ayres and Manny Hernández with 13 points each, combined with 9 points in attack from Pedro Leal.
The LNBP playoffs will begin on November 9 after the classification of Libertadores de Querétaro, Abejas de León, Fuerza Regia, Astros de Jalisco, Halcones de Xalapa, Plateros de Fresnillo, Panteras de Aguascalientes and San Luis Potosí.
2023-11-05 13:47:00
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