Flamengo celebrated their fourth NBB title. They edged Bauru on the road to sweep the championship series. The game was mostly controlled by Flamengo. Paschoalotto/Bauru managed to win fourth quarter 28-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Laprovittola (193-90) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (203-83) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American Robert Day (198-82, college: W.Oregon) replied with 23 points and the former international point guard Larry Taylor (185-80, college: Missouri Western) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Bauru: R.Day 23+3reb+1ast, R.Fischer 14+5reb+2ast, L.Taylor 11+7reb+6ast, R.Hettsheimer 10+6reb+1ast, A.Ribeiro 7+8reb+2ast, M.Becker 2+4reb Flamengo: N.Laprovittola 19+7reb+4ast, O.Rodriguez 17+8reb+1ast, V.Benite 15+6reb+1ast, J.Meyinsse 8+8reb+2ast, M.Machado 8+2reb+2ast, M.Vieira 6+3reb+2ast
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InterContinental Cup: Flamengo rally past Maccabi Tel-Aviv to clinch title - Sep 28, 2014
Flamengo - Maccabi Tel-Aviv 90:77
Flamengo earned the InterContinental Cup trophy. They outgunned Maccabi in the second game of the series in Rio de Janeiro to win the battle on aggregate. Nicolas Laprovittola (187-PG-90) nailed 24 points to pace the Brazilian powerhouse. Flamengo eked out a 27:25 lead after the opening frame. Flamengo extended their advantage in the second quarter. The hosts secured a 46:36 halftime lead. Maccabi fired 25 points in the third term to narrow the gap at 3-point mark at the final intermission. But Flamengo unleashed 26 points in the fourth stanza and secured the victory they needed at the end. Jerome Meyinsse (206-C-88, college: Virginia) produced 22 points, while Olivinha Rodriguez (202-F-83) added 9 points for the winners. Jeremy Pargo (188-PG-86, agency: Priority Sports, college: Gonzaga) responded with 28 points, 7 assists and 6 rebonds for Maccabi. Marquez Haynes (191-G-86, college: Texas Arlington) had 15 points in the loss.
NBB Brazil beat NBB World in 2015 All-Star Game - Mar 8, 2015
NBB Brazil - NBB World 131:110
NBB Brazil claimed a comfortable victory in an exciting 2015 All-Star Game. The event was held at the Ginasio Poliesportivo Pedrocao in Franca. Ricardo Fischer (185-PG-91) came up with impressive 26 points and 13 assists to lead NBB Brazil. He was named the MVP after the game. Fischer became the youngest MVP in the event's history. NBB Brazil jumped to a big 38:18 lead after the opening quarter. NBB World cut the distance at just 3 points at halftime. But the local players erupted for 40 points in the third term to clear off for good. Guilherme Giovannoni (203-PF-80, agency: Interperformances) netted 24 points, while Leonardo Meindl (201-SF-93) added 23 points for the winners. Shamell Stallworth (195-SG-80, agency: Interperformances, college: USF) responded with 23 points for NBB World. Walter Herrmann (206-F-79) accounted for 21 points in the losing effort.
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