LDB Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Caxias do Sul (5-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Corinthians (6-0) 82-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Caxias do Sul. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forward Luiggi Fachin (200-2004) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kaique Pereira (190-2004) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Nata Freitas (204-2005) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Undefeated Corinthians have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with Pinheiros.
Top-ranked Paulistano blasted bottom-ranked UniFacisa (0-6) in Paraiba 104-55 keeping the perfect record after 6 rounds. UniFacisa is still unable to win any game. Power forward Joao Steuer (203) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Vitor Silva supported him with 14 points and 7 assists. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by forward David Chaves (199-2005) did not help to save the game for UniFacisa. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Paulistano (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. UniFacisa at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top-ranked Sao Jose blasted bottom-ranked Coritiba (0-6) in Coritiba 108-64 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 6 rounds. Coritiba is still unable to win any game. The best player for the winners was Jonathan Moreira who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 assists and 7 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Nascimento who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Sao Jose (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Coritiba still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Uniao Corinthians was destroyed by Fluminense on the opponent's court 90-54. Cruzeiro unfortunately lost to Pinheiros in a home game 74-89. Campo Mourao managed to beat Viva Vida on the road 86-70. Winless Cearense was defeated by Bauru on its own court 62-74. SESI Franca beat Botafogo in Sao Paulo 80-65. Minas won against Rio Claro at home 81-72. Pato managed to outperform Vasco/Tijuca on the opponent's court 76-67. Winless Brasilia was rolled over Osasco in a home game 67-91. Mogi was defeated by Flamengo on the road 77-71.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 14 rebounds by Vitor Carvalho of Flamengo.



Caxias do Sul - Corinthians 78-82:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Caxias do Sul (5-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Corinthians (6-0) 82-78. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Caxias do Sul. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Forward Luiggi Fachin (200-2004) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kaique Pereira (190-2004) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Nata Freitas (204-2005) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and guard Lucas Nakazawa (180-2005) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Corinthians have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: K.Pereira 23+5reb+4ast, F.Souza 19+3reb+1ast, L.Fachin 15+15reb+2ast, L.Cardoso 11+14reb+5ast, M.Monteiro 6+2reb+7ast, K.Ferrari 6+2reb
Caxias do Sul: F.Nata 22+12reb+2ast, K.Kaue 17+5reb+2ast, N.Lucas 16+7reb+7ast, S.Miguel 11+8reb+3ast, G.Jhonatan 6+2reb, M.Tiago 6+1reb+1ast

Fluminense - Uniao Corinthians 90-54:
There was a minor upset in Rio de Janeiro where higher ranked Uniao Corinthians (2-4) was crushed by eighteenth ranked Fluminense (2-4) 90-54 on Saturday. Fluminense outrebounded Uniao Corinthians 47-29 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Fluminense looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Nigerian forward Richard Udoagwa (206-2005, college: Marshalltown) who scored 21 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Luiz Filipi (175-2005) chipped in 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Fluminense players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Bruno Kniphoff (197) who recorded 6 points and 6 rebounds and guard Renan Silveira (188-2004) added 8 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fluminense moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Uniao Corinthians.
Top scorers:
Fluminense: L.Filipi 25+5reb+5ast, R.Udoagwa 21+21reb+5ast, P.Matos 15+3reb+10ast, V.Silva 13+9reb+1ast, M.Braga 9+2reb+2ast, M.Silva 5+5reb+1ast
Uniao Corinthians: C.Pietro 8+3reb, M.Vitor 8+1reb+2ast, S.Renan 8+1reb+2ast, K.Bruno 6+6reb+2ast, M.Vitor 5+3reb+1ast, C.Ternorio 4+4reb+1ast

Cruzeiro - Pinheiros 74-89:
Very predictable result in Belo Horizonte where seventh ranked Pinheiros (5-1) defeated 13th ranked Cruzeiro (2-4) 89-74 on Saturday. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Cruzeiro's 30. Pinheiros forced 20 Cruzeiro turnovers and outrebounded them 45-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Lucca Boracina (186-2007) who scored 13 points and 6 assists. Gustavo Dieger (-2007) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Pinheiros' coach Vitor Galvani used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Icaro Almeida (191-2004) who recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Nicolas da Silva (205-2004) added 8 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Five Pinheiros and four Cruzeiro players scored in double figures. Pinheiros moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Caxias do Sul. Cruzeiro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: B.Boff 16+5reb+1ast, L.Boracina 13+4reb+6ast, G.Dieger 12+9reb+2ast, G.Batista 12+10reb, L.Thor 11+1reb+1ast, V.Hermes 10+6reb
Cruzeiro: A.Icaro 21+5reb+6ast, K.Joao 13+1reb+3ast, B.Enrico 12+4reb+3ast, N.Felipe 12, d.Silva Nicolas 8+14reb+1ast, T.Bruno 3+1reb+2ast

UniFacisa - Paulistano 55-104:
Top-ranked Paulistano blasted bottom-ranked UniFacisa (0-6) in Paraiba 104-55 keeping the perfect record after 6 rounds. UniFacisa is still unable to win any game. They outrebounded UniFacisa 48-25 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Paulistano players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by UniFacisa's players. Power forward Joao Steuer (203) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Vitor Silva (188) supported him with 14 points and 7 assists. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by forward David Chaves (199-2005) did not help to save the game for UniFacisa. Center Joao Almeida (200-2004) added 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paulistano (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. UniFacisa at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: V.Silva 14+2reb+7ast, J.Steuer 13+11reb+3ast, L.Avanso 13+3reb+4ast, G.Pereira 13+7reb, G.Macedo 12+10reb+1ast, J.Nickel 11+2reb+7ast
UniFacisa: C.David 15+8reb, A.Joao 10+4reb+3ast, V.Flores 9+1reb+2ast, M.Gabriel 9+4reb+1ast, F.Thiago 8+1reb, A.Luan 2+1reb+1ast

Viva Vida - Campo Mourao 70-86:
Not a big story in a game in Campinas where 16th ranked Viva Vida (1-5) was defeated by twelfth ranked Campo Mourao (4-2) 86-70 on Saturday. Campo Mourao outrebounded Viva Vida 50-32 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Pedro Luiz (208-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 rebounds. Swingman Isaac Oliveira (195-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Campo Mourao players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Enrico De Paula (205-2005) who recorded 23 points and 5 rebounds and guard Rodrigo Scherrer (188-2004) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Campo Mourao moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Viva Vida lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Vasco/Tijuca.
Top scorers:
Campo Mourao: P.Luiz 19+18reb+2ast, I.Oliveira 18+13reb+4ast, B.Santos 16+5reb+1ast, C.Brandao 13+2reb+3ast, R.Cardoso 8+4reb, D.Carvalho 8+1reb+3ast
Viva Vida: D.Paula Enrico 23+5reb+1ast, M.Joao 10+5reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 10+5reb+4ast, G.Juan 9+2reb+3ast, S.Thiago 5+2reb+1ast, V.Alisson 4+4reb+3ast

Coritiba - Sao Jose 64-108:
Top-ranked Sao Jose blasted bottom-ranked Coritiba (0-6) in Coritiba 108-64 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 6 rounds. Coritiba is still unable to win any game. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Coritiba's 36. Sao Jose forced 27 Coritiba turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Coritiba's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Jonathan Moreira (186-2006) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 assists and 7 steals. Jackson Oliveira (184-2006) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Lucas Nascimento (-2005) who recorded 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Wesley Gardolin (198-2007) added 20 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sao Jose (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Coritiba still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: J.Moreira 20+4reb+10ast, O.Jackson 17+4reb+4ast, A.Siqueira 14+4reb+3ast, P.Hoffmann 13+4reb, I.Duarte 10+3reb+2ast, H.Soto 9+4reb+2ast
Coritiba: G.Wesley 20+4reb, N.Lucas 19+6reb+2ast, B.Arthur 9+7reb+4ast, R.Matheus 8+4reb+3ast, I.Gabriel 4+7reb+2ast, I.Mateus 2+3reb+2ast

Cearense - Bauru 62-74:
Everything went according to plan in Fortaleza where fifteenth ranked Bauru (3-3) beat bottom-ranked Cearense (0-6) 74-62 on Saturday. Bauru dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Cearense's 28. They outrebounded Cearense 41-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Murilo Felizatti (215-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Pedro Willians (200-2006) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Bauru's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Yago Ribas (-2009) who recorded 15 points and 5 assists and Augusto Zanin (-2009) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Bauru moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Botafogo. Loser Cearense still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Bauru: M.Felizatti 21+10reb+3ast, P.Willians 18+5reb+1ast, J.Vieira 9+2ast, V.Marcelo 9+4reb+2ast, R.Vinicius 6+6reb+7ast, S.Souza 4+1reb
Cearense: R.Yago 15+3reb+5ast, L.Elliot 9+4reb+1ast, Z.Augusto 9+9reb, N.Joao 9+3reb, F.Victor 7+4reb, A.Caua 6+2ast

Botafogo - SESI Franca 65-80:
There was no surprise in Rio de Janeiro where 10th ranked Botafogo (3-3) was defeated by top-ranked Franca (6-0) 80-65 on Saturday. SESI Franca dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Botafogo's 32 and made 16-of-16 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They outrebounded Botafogo 36-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SESI Franca made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was Alexandre Castro (-2007) who scored 27 points (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!). Guard Lucas Pires (182-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Lucas Andrade (192-2004) who recorded 19 points and point guard Kleber Barbosa (180-2005) added 12 points and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Franca have an impressive six-game winning streak. SESI Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Botafogo dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with Bauru.
Top scorers:
SESI Franca: A.Castro 27+4reb, L.Colinski 16+5reb+2ast, L.Pires 10+11reb+5ast, P.Couto 8+3reb+1ast, d.Vinicius 7+8reb+6ast, A.Toledo 6+1ast
Botafogo: A.Lucas 19+2reb+1ast, B.Kleber 12+4reb+6ast, A.Joao 10+5reb+1ast, F.Juan 7+2reb+1ast, F.Cristovao 6+8reb, M.Miguel 6+1reb+1ast

Minas - Rio Claro 81-72:
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Belo Horizonte where ninth ranked Minas (4-2) won against 8th ranked Rio Claro (4-2) 81-72 on Saturday. Minas outrebounded Rio Claro 61-35 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Minas made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was Nicolas Cunha (183-2008) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Bruno Ribeiro (199-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Five Minas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Pietro Agliardi (198-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and Enzo Marques (-2006) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively. Rio Claro's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Minas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Rio Claro.
Top scorers:
Minas: N.Cunha 22+10reb+4ast, B.Ribeiro 18+14reb+3ast, V.Oliveira 14+14reb+1ast, N.Ossete 12+9reb+4ast, A.Ramos 12+10reb+2ast, L.Tangari 3+3reb+1ast
Rio Claro: A.Pietro 23+15reb, M.Enzo 13+2reb+5ast, R.Guilherme 12, B.Pedro 9+5reb+1ast, C.Vinicius 5+1reb+2ast, B.Jonathas 4+4reb+1ast

Vasco/Tijuca - Pato 67-76:
Very expected game when 19th ranked Vasco da Gama (1-5) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Pato (4-2) 76-67 on Saturday. Pato forced 20 Vasco/Tijuca turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Thaylor Fagundes (190-2006) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Eduardo Jesus (201-2005) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pato players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Danilo Netto (194) who recorded 8 points and 8 rebounds and Higor Jesus (-2005) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pato moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Vasco/Tijuca lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Viva Vida.
Top scorers:
Pato: T.Fagundes 24+5reb+6ast, G.Ribeiro 15+4reb, C.Francisco 14+5reb, E.Jesus 10+9reb+4ast, J.Cassimiro 5, M.Maffezzolli 3+3reb
Vasco/Tijuca: J.Higor 18+1reb, C.Gustavo 10+1reb+5ast, R.Augusto 9+2reb+3ast, N.Danilo 8+8reb+3ast, F.Miguel 7+3reb, G.Bruno 6+11reb+1ast

Brasilia - Osasco 67-91:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with twentieth ranked Osasco's (2-4) road victory over bottom-ranked Brasilia (0-6) 91-67 on Saturday. Osasco dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 28. They outrebounded Brasilia 58-37 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Osasco looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Osasco made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Victor Brasil (-2005) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Kaue Silva (-2007) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Matheus Cardoso (200-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Gabriel Vilarinho (181) added 18 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Osasco moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Brasilia still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Osasco: V.Brasil 24+5reb, K.Silva 16+5reb+3ast, C.Zanon 9+4reb+3ast, G.Martinez 8+9reb+1ast, J.Morais 8+3reb+6ast, F.Alves 6+12reb+3ast
Brasilia: V.Gabriel 18+4reb+1ast, C.Matheus 17+11reb+2ast, A.Ariel 10+4reb, S.Pedro 8+4reb, F.Caua 5+4reb+1ast, A.Lucas 3+4reb

Flamengo - Mogi 77-71:
There was an upset in Rio de Janeiro where higher ranked Mogi (4-2) was defeated by seventeenth ranked Flamengo (2-4) 77-71 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was center Vitor Carvalho (204-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Joao Alves (203) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joao Martins (201-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Gabriel Bavoso (198-2008) added 14 points and 10 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mogi's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Flamengo moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Mogi dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: J.Alves 19+6reb+2ast, V.Carvalho 18+14reb+1ast, M.Gueiros 15+5reb+3ast, I.Andrade 11+10reb+4ast, L.Sihma 6+4reb, O.Harnbaker 4+2reb+3ast
Mogi: M.Joao 14+11reb+3ast, B.Gabriel 14+1reb+10ast, P.Gabriel 13+1reb+1ast, V.Gabriel 10+7reb+2ast, V.Wendell 7+6reb+1ast, S.Richard 6+3reb