LDB Round 13 (Regular Season): Pinheiros defeat Corinthians

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Corinthians (7-1) in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Pinheiros (7-1) 76-61. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Corinthians. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Grigor Batista (205-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Gabriel Caldeira (185-2004) contributed with 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. Power forward Lucas Cardoso (203-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for Corinthians. Corinthians' coach Wesley Aguiar rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Corinthians and SESI Franca. Pinheiros is looking forward to face Osasco (#19) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Corinthians will play against Bauru (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
The game between eighth ranked Franca (7-1) and 20th ranked Uniao Corinthians (2-6) in Sao Paulo ended with biggest points difference. Franca outscored guests from Sao Paulo 87-49. Forward Kelwin Abreu (200-2008) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Arthur Moreira chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side guard Renan Silveira (188-2004) responded with 18 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. SESI Franca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Corinthians and Pinheiros. Uniao Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Osasco. SESI Franca will play against higher ranked Sao Jose (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Uniao Corinthians will play against Pato (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Rio Claro beat Osasco on the road 82-70. Campo Mourao won against Bauru on its own court 73-61. Sao Jose outscored Mogi in a road game 98-75. Pato lost to undefeated Paulistano at home 78-89.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Vitor Silva of Paulistano.



Osasco - Rio Claro 70-82:
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Rio Claro (6-2) beat on the road 19th ranked Osasco (2-6) 82-70. Point guard Vinicius Carvalho (172-2006) stepped up and scored 30 points and 4 steals for the winners and forward Pietro Agliardi (198-2006) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side Gabriel Martinez (-2007) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Felipe Alves (-2004) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rio Claro moved-up to ninth place. Osasco at the other side keeps the nineteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Uniao Corinthians. Rio Claro will play against Campo Mourao (#11) at home in the next round. Osasco will play against Pinheiros (#5) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: V.Carvalho 30+3reb+3ast, P.Agliardi 19+9reb+1ast, G.Lacerda 11+5reb+1ast, E.Marques 10+8reb+4ast, M.Santos 6+6reb+1ast, A.Pedrosa 5+5reb
Osasco: M.Gabriel 17+6reb+1ast, S.Kaue 12+3reb, F.Pedro 12+3reb+3ast, B.Victor 11+5reb+3ast, A.Felipe 9+11reb+1ast, L.Abner 5+3reb

Campo Mourao - Bauru 73-61:
Rather expected game when 16th ranked Bauru (3-5) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Campo Mourao (5-3) 73-61. Guard Caio Brandao (190) stepped up and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and swingman Isaac Oliveira (195-2005) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Campo Mourao players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Pedro Willians (200-2006) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and center Murilo Felizatti (215-2005) scored 13 points. Campo Mourao moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Pato. Bauru at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with five games lost. Campo Mourao will play against higher ranked Rio Claro (#9) in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bauru will play on the road against Corinthians (#7) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Campo Mourao: C.Brandao 22+5reb+3ast, P.Luiz 16+6reb+1ast, B.Santos 13+6reb+3ast, I.Oliveira 12+11reb+3ast, R.Cardoso 6+3reb, D.Carvalho 4+3reb+1ast
Bauru: W.Pedro 15+12reb, M.Vinicius 14+2ast, F.Murilo 13+3reb+2ast, V.Raul 7+4reb+6ast, F.Deilson 4+1reb, R.Levi 2+1reb

Mogi - Sao Jose 75-98:
Very predictable result when leader Sao Jose (8-0) rolled over 15th ranked Mogi (4-4) in Mogi das Cruze 98-75. Jackson Oliveira (184-2006) stepped up and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and point guard Jonathan Moreira (186-2006) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Gabriel Bavoso (198-2008) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Gabriel Pinto (196-2007) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Mogi's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Sao Jose have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Paulistano. Mogi lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with four games lost. Sao Jose will play against SESI Franca (#6) in Sao Paulo in the next round. Mogi will play on the road against Paulistano (#3) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: G.Soares 21+5reb+3ast, J.Moreira 21+3reb+6ast, O.Jackson 20+5reb+5ast, S.Henrique 15+6reb, I.Duarte 10+9reb+2ast, J.Guimaraes 9+2ast
Mogi: B.Gabriel 20+7reb+7ast, P.Gabriel 16+3reb+4ast, V.Wendell 10+1reb, V.Gabriel 6+6reb+1ast, P.Gabriel 5+6reb+1ast, S.Richard 5+1reb

Pinheiros - Corinthians 76-61:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Corinthians (7-1) in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by seventh ranked Pinheiros (7-1) 76-61. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Corinthians. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Grigor Batista (205-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Gabriel Caldeira (185-2004) contributed with 17 points and 9 assists for the winners. Power forward Lucas Cardoso (203-2005) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and guard Filipe Souza (191-2006) added 9 points and 4 assists in the effort for Corinthians. Corinthians' coach Wesley Aguiar rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Corinthians and SESI Franca. Pinheiros is looking forward to face Osasco (#19) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Corinthians will play against Bauru (#16) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: G.Batista 22+11reb+2ast, G.Caldeira 17+2reb+9ast, L.Thor 10+9reb+2ast, D.Fortunato 9+2reb, A.Goerino 7+5reb+1ast, L.Boracina 7+4reb+6ast
Corinthians: C.Lucas 14+11reb+3ast, F.Kaick 14+2reb+1ast, P.Kaique 12+2reb+1ast, S.Filipe 9+4reb+4ast, F.Luiggi 5+10reb+1ast, M.Matheus 4+4reb+1ast

Pato - Paulistano 78-89:
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Pato (5-3) lost to leader Paulistano (8-0) in Pato Branco 78-89. Paulistano players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Venezuelan point guard Edson Tovar (180-2004) stepped up and scored 17 points and 4 assists for the winners and guard Vitor Silva (188) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side forward Marcus Maffezzolli (197-2004) responded with 20 points and guard Thaylor Fagundes (190-2006) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Pato players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paulistano have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sao Jose. Pato at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with Campo Mourao. Paulistano will play against Mogi (#15) in Mogi das Cruze in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pato will play on the road against Uniao Corinthians (#20) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: T.Edson 17+2reb+4ast, V.Silva 14+5reb+4ast, C.Mathias 12+1reb+1ast, G.Macedo 10+5reb+1ast, J.Nickel 8+1reb+5ast, J.Steuer 8+6reb+1ast
Pato: M.Marcus 20+2reb+1ast, F.Thaylor 13+6reb+3ast, D.Silva Henrique 12+4reb+4ast, F.Contreras 11+4reb+1ast, J.Eduardo 6+5reb+4ast, R.Gustavo 6+2reb

SESI Franca - Uniao Corinthians 87-49:
The game between eighth ranked Franca (7-1) and 20th ranked Uniao Corinthians (2-6) in Sao Paulo ended with biggest points difference. Franca outscored guests from Sao Paulo 87-49. SESI Franca dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Uniao Corinthians' 32. SESI Franca forced 33 Uniao Corinthians turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Forward Kelwin Abreu (200-2008) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Arthur Moreira (190-2006) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Franca players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Renan Silveira (188-2004) responded with 18 points and forward Gabriel Garcia (197-2005) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SESI Franca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Corinthians and Pinheiros. Uniao Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Osasco. SESI Franca will play against higher ranked Sao Jose (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Uniao Corinthians will play against Pato (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
SESI Franca: K.Abreu 18+5reb+2ast, A.Moreira 12+8reb, L.Colinski 12+2reb+2ast, d.Vinicius 10+4reb+2ast, L.Pires 7+2ast, V.Dornelles 6+2reb+2ast
Uniao Corinthians: S.Renan 18+1reb+3ast, G.Gabriel 9+10reb, M.Miguel 5+2reb+2ast, M.Guilherme 4+2reb, M.Vitor 3+1reb, C.Ternorio 3+4reb