HEAD coach Paul James says Worcester Wolves are determined to break their duck against Glasgow Rocks when the sides meet in the British Basketball League tonight (7.30pm).

Worcester have lost twice in Scotland this season, by three points in November and 29 in February — their heaviest defeat in more than two years.

But just a week after completing a clean sweep of three victories against leaders Newcastle Eagles, Wolves are out to avoid becoming victims of such a record against a team they could still meet in the play-offs.

James said: “We’ve probably played our worst matches against Glasgow. We’ve had long road trips up there on the day of the game, played the match and then long journeys back.

“Hopefully though, tonight will see another fantastic crowd, a sell-out and that would really give the boys the lift. We certainly don’t want to lose again.”

Wolves again look set to be without Robert Thurman with the towering American centre still struggling with an ankle injury, although his absence did not stop them triumphing against Newcastle.

But hopes that guard Disraeli Lufadeju would return from a knee injury before the end of the season have been dashed as he requires further rest to avoid a long-term relapse.

James said: “I’m not convinced that Robert’s going to be able to play against Glasgow. We’ve just got to make sure that if we do put him out there he’s not going to do any more damage.”

On Lufadeju, the Wolves chief added: “The injury he’s got is healing well but if we put him out there now there’s a slight possibility it could go again which could put him out for all of next season.”

Meanwhile, Wolves have opted to play the first leg of their play-off quarter-final at the University Arena on Friday, April 24.

Although a top-four position entitles teams to play the second leg at home, Wolves’ Hylton Road venue is not available for the rest of that weekend, when the tie has to be completed.

However, Worcester are offering tickets to that match, against opponents yet to be decided, for £8 to supporters who keep their tickets from tonight’s Glasgow game and next Friday’s clash against Leicester Riders.

Should Wolves reach the semi-finals, over the May bank holiday weekend, fans with tickets from all three games can again get in for £8.

Managing director Mick Donovan said: “Reaching the O2 Arena for the play-off final would be fantastic for the club and a full-house of Wolves fans at home games will surely help the team to achieve this.

“It also seems like a fitting way to thank many of those people who have played their part this season.”