Round 3 (Regular Season): Obras lose to Sesi Franca

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Argentinian Obras (1-1) in Sao Paulo on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Brazilian Vivo/Franca (2-0) 94-87. Obras trailed by 19 points after 3 quarters before a 29-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 87-94 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) who recorded 23 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game was played in Rio de Janeiro. Argentinian Boca faced Brazilian Flamengo. Guests from Buenos Aires (1-1) defeated host Flamengo (1-1) 80-62. It was a good game for Marcos Mata (202-1986) who led his team to a victory with 8 points and 13 rebounds. Jose Defelippo contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Boca's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) answered with 16 points for Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Sesi Franca - Obras 94-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Argentinian Obras (1-1) in Sao Paulo on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Brazilian Vivo/Franca (2-0) 94-87. Obras trailed by 19 points after 3 quarters before a 29-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 87-94 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) who recorded 23 points and Peruvian point guard Juan Venegas (183-2000) added 24 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: V.Juan 24+1reb+2ast, P.Barral 23+2reb+3ast, L.Cerminato 12+4reb+1ast, A.Spight 10+4reb, I.Felipe 6+1ast, J.Solarin 6+6reb+1ast
Sesi Franca: L.Silva 15+13reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 14+4reb+1ast, H.Guillent 14+7reb+6ast, D.Jackson 12+3reb, S.Marcio 9+2reb, C.Hinkle 9+6reb+1ast

Flamengo - Boca 62-80

An exciting game was played in Rio de Janeiro. Argentinian Boca faced Brazilian Flamengo. Guests from Buenos Aires (1-1) defeated host Flamengo (1-1) 80-62. Flamengo was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 42-22 second half run of Boca. They outrebounded Flamengo 41-29 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Marcos Mata (202-1986) who led his team to a victory with 8 points and 13 rebounds. Jose Defelippo (186-1997) contributed with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Boca's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) answered with 16 points and Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) added 11 points and 5 assists in the effort for Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: D.Louzada 16+4reb+2ast, F.Balbi 11+4reb+5ast, G.Galvanini 9+6reb, G.Pereira 8+2reb+1ast, S.Machado 5+2reb+1ast, M.Tavares 5+4reb+3ast
Boca: R.Manuel 18+2reb, L.Mainoldi 11+4reb+3ast, J.Defelippo 9+7reb+4ast, J.Vildoza 9+5reb+4ast, M.Mata 8+13reb+3ast, R.Barber 7+4reb