LNBP· Season 2026-2027
Lobos Plateados survived a 27-11 third-quarter collapse to beat Dorados 74-71 in the LNBP. Mike Myers (15 pts, 9 reb) earned Player of the Match.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Lobos opened with clear intent. Powered by Shaquille Johnson's downhill drives and Mike Myers' presence on the offensive glass, they took Q1 23–18 and stretched the lead to 44–32 by half-time. Dorados shot just 37.5% from the field in the first half and turned the ball over five times.
The game flipped in the third quarter. Dorados' Jr. Clay caught fire, scoring 11 of his game-high 21 points in the period. Dorados shot 10-of-17 as a team in Q3, while Lobos went cold — 4-of-15 from the floor, 1-of-7 from three. Dorados led 59–55 entering the fourth.
Lobos restored order in the final frame. Head coach went deeper into his bench, and the defensive intensity lifted. Dorados managed only 12 points in Q4, their lowest-scoring quarter of the game. Johnson (18 points, 8-of-10 from the line) and Myers (15 points, 9 rebounds) combined for 10 of Lobos' 19 fourth-quarter points.
The Turning Point
With 4:30 left and the score tied at 66, Tyran De Lattibeaudiere collected an offensive rebound and drew a foul, hitting one of two free throws. On the ensuing Dorados possession, Adrio Bailey forced a steal that led to a Johnson lay-up, putting Lobos up 69–66. Lobos never trailed again.
Key Performers
Mike Myers (LOB) — 15 points, 9 rebounds (6 offensive), 4-of-7 FG, 7-of-10 FT, 22 efficiency. The veteran centre owned the paint on both ends and was the game's most impactful player.
Shaquille Johnson (LOB) — 18 points, 5-of-7 on two-pointers, 8-of-10 from the line. His driving ability drew fouls at critical moments.
Jr. Clay (DOR) — 21 points (6-of-14 FG, 3-of-7 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists. Kept Dorados alive in the third quarter but had no help in the fourth.
JJ Avila (DOR) — 9 points, 12 rebounds (3 offensive), 2 assists. Dominated the boards but couldn't buy a three (0-of-4).
Player of the Match: Mike Myers — 22 efficiency, game-high +14 plus-minus.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
Dorados shot a better field-goal percentage (44.6% to 41.8%) and won the points-in-the-paint battle (38–34), yet lost the game at the free-throw line. Lobos attempted 31 free throws to Dorados' 26 and converted 22 (71%). Dorados made just 15 of 26 (57.7%), leaving critical points on the board. Lobos also cleaned up on the offensive glass (10–6 advantage), creating second-chance opportunities that proved decisive.
What It Means
Dorados (7–4) slip from the top of the LNBP standings but remain in the upper half, now tied with several teams in the congested mid-table. Lobos improve to 6–5, climbing back to .500 and gaining crucial momentum in a tightly packed regular season where every game shifts playoff positioning.
Lobos Plateados next face Dorados again on 16 August — the second leg of this home back-to-back. Dorados will look to split the series before hosting Freseros on 20 August.
Verdict
A game of two stark halves defined by composure. Lobos lost control in the third quarter but showed the defensive resolve to reclaim it when it mattered. For Dorados, the third-quarter explosion exposed a vulnerability — if they fall behind Lobos' physical frontline, they lack the offensive depth to recover.
Rivalry since 2024
Lobos Plateados vs Dorados Head to Head Results· 5
Lobos Plateados and Dorados have met 5 times — Lobos Plateados won 2, Dorados won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Dorados leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 959 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 191.80 per match (462 for the home side, 497 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 109–104 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 22 Aug 2026