POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Martin Cuello
Minas - Flamengo 75-80
It looked good early as Minas took a 7-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Flamengo had a 26-18 second period charge getting the lead and Minas were not able to take back game control losing it eventually 75-80. They outrebounded Minas 35-20 including 25 on the defensive glass. Argentinian Martin Cuello (193-1993) stepped up and scored 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Flamengo's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) responded with 25 points and 7 assists and power forward Renan Lenz (207-1990, college: Utah) scored 11 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Minas: A.Borges 25+4reb+7ast, A.Paranhos 11+2reb+2ast, R.Lenz 11+2reb+2ast, L.Faggiano 10+2reb+3ast, S.Johnson 9+5reb, F.Vezaro 5+2reb+1ast
Flamengo: M.Cuello 19+5reb+1ast, G.Galvanini 14+8reb+3ast, J.Vildoza 11+3reb+3ast, G.Pereira 10+3reb+1ast, R.Hettsheimeir 8+6reb, R.Fischer 6+1reb+5astgschID: 1068226
Sesi Franca - Quimsa 91-73
Vivo/Franca made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Vivo/Franca outrebounded Quimsa 42-26 including a 20-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Quimsa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) answered with 24 points and point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) added 13 points in the effort for Quimsa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 24+4reb+2ast, J.Brussino 13+1reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 8+5reb, E.Anderson 7+4reb+2ast, F.Ramirez 6+5reb+3ast, F.Baralle 5
Sesi Franca: L.Mariano 22+8reb, L.Silva 16+11reb+4ast, G.de Paula 14+4reb+6ast, D.Jackson 13+2reb+1ast, M.Smith 11+1reb+1ast, S.Scala 6+2reb+2astgschID: 1068227
Tags : MARTIN CUELLO, CLUBE DE REGATAS DO FLAMENGO, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AMERICAS BASKETBALL
