Round 7 (Regular Season): Minas beat Quimsa

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Leader Brazilian Minas faced 3rd placed Argentinian Quimsa. Host Minas (4-0) defeated guests from Santiado del Estero (0-3) 80-69. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (182-1999) chipped in 16 points. Guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) produced 22 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Minas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Flamengo. Quimsa at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Toros. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bigua in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. Leader Brazilian Flamengo faced their biggest opponent Argentinian Boca. Host Flamengo (4-0) smashed guests from Buenos Aires (1-2) 96-61. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Alexey Borges contributed with 17 points, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Flamengo's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sebastian Vega (200-1988) answered with 8 points for Boca. Flamengo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Minas. Defending Argentinian champion Boca keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Bigua. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Toros in David and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Minas - Quimsa 80-69

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Leader Brazilian Minas faced 3rd placed Argentinian Quimsa. Host Minas (4-0) defeated guests from Santiado del Estero (0-3) 80-69. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (182-1999) chipped in 16 points. Guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) produced 22 points and American center Arnold Louis (201-1990, college: SSU) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Minas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Flamengo. Quimsa at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Toros. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play on the road against the league's second-placed Bigua in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Minas: L.Montero 16+10reb+2ast, F.Baralle 16+2reb+2ast, J.Hollowell 14+3reb+1ast, A.Paranhos 8+2reb+1ast, D.Fuzaro 8+3reb+3ast, Y.Neptune 6+3reb
Quimsa: A.Perez 22+1reb+2ast, A.Louis 12+10reb, T.Miller 11+8reb+2ast, J.Brussino 7+1reb+2ast, E.Vasirani 5+5reb, F.Rolfi 4+2reb+2ast

Flamengo - Boca 96-61

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. Leader Brazilian Flamengo faced their biggest opponent Argentinian Boca. Host Flamengo (4-0) smashed guests from Buenos Aires (1-2) 96-61. The game without a history. Flamengo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Boca's 28. They outrebounded Boca 40-15 including a 14-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) contributed with 17 points, 6 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Flamengo's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sebastian Vega (200-1988) answered with 8 points and American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) added 13 points in the effort for Boca. Flamengo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Minas. Defending Argentinian champion Boca keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Bigua. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca will play on the road against Toros in David and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: S.Johnson 22+3reb+1ast, A.Borges 17+1reb+6ast, J.dos Santos 13+7reb, J.Williams 13+6reb+2ast, R.Miranda 10+5reb+1ast, T.Gallizzi 8+1reb+3ast
Boca: T.Cooper 13+1reb, M.Delia 10+1reb, S.Scala 9+3ast, S.Vega 8+3reb+3ast, F.Giorgetti 7+3reb+2ast, J.Vildoza 6+2reb+1ast