LDB Round 14 (Regular Season): Paulistano keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Paulistano as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Paulistano smashed 15th ranked Mogi in Sao Paulo 90-64. Paulistano forced 22 Mogi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Vitor Silva (188) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Gabriel Pereira (201-2006) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Gabriel Vitoriano (196-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the guests. 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 (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sao Jose. Mogi lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with five games lost. Mogi will play next round against SESI Franca trying to get back on the winning streak. Paulistano will try to continue on its current victory against twentieth ranked Uniao Corinthians. It will be extra interesting game as Uniao Corinthians is their local rival from Sao Paulo.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Ninth ranked Rio Claro (7-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 12th ranked Campo Mourao (5-4) 79-77 on Wednesday evening. Point guard Vinicius Carvalho (172-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 4 assists. Guilherme Lacerda contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ryan Cardoso (201) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for Campo Mourao. Rio Claro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with SESI Franca. Campo Mourao at the other side keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. Rio Claro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Corinthians.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Sao Paulo. Local Pinheiros (8-1) outscored 19th ranked Osasco (2-7) 95-43 on Wednesday night. Vitor Hermes scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Felipe Alves responded with 1 points and 9 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. Pinheiros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-1 record, which they share with Corinthians. Osasco lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Uniao Corinthians. Pinheiros will meet Bauru (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Osasco will play against Campo Mourao and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
SESI Franca lost to undefeated Sao Jose in a road game 79-87. Corinthians smashed Bauru at home 80-59. Pato destroyed Uniao Corinthians on the opponent's court 110-76.



Pinheiros - Osasco 95-43:
The game with biggest result difference took place in Sao Paulo. Local Pinheiros (8-1) outscored 19th ranked Osasco (2-7) 95-43 on Wednesday night. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Osasco's 18. They outrebounded Osasco 61-28 including a 26-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Vitor Hermes (190-2006) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Josue Marinho (-2008) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Felipe Alves (-2004) responded with 1 points and 9 rebounds and Amyr Suliman (-2005) scored 12 points. 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. Pinheiros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 8-1 record, which they share with Corinthians. Osasco lost third consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Uniao Corinthians. Pinheiros will meet Bauru (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Osasco will play against Campo Mourao and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Osasco: S.Amyr 12, S.Kaue 6+1reb+1ast, B.Victor 6+1reb+2ast, M.Gabriel 6+4reb+1ast, S.Vitor 5+1ast, M.Julio 4+5reb
Pinheiros: V.Hermes 24+7reb+1ast, J.Marinho 19+5reb+6ast, E.Hygino 14+7reb+4ast, G.Dieger 8+3reb, N.Nascimento 6+4reb+1ast, R.de 6+12reb+1ast

Sao Jose - SESI Franca 87-79:
There was no surprise when 6th ranked Franca (7-2) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Sao Jose (9-0) 87-79 on Wednesday. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Isaque Duarte (204-2006) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jackson Oliveira (184-2006) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Guard Vinicius dos Santos (187-2006) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds and guard Hugo Nicolini (186-2007) scored 9 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Franca's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Jose have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Paulistano. Loser Franca dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Rio Claro. Sao Jose will meet at home Pato (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SESI Franca will play against Mogi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SESI Franca: V.dos Santos 29+7reb+2ast, A.Kelwin 16+7reb+1ast, N.Hugo 9+10reb+10ast, M.Arthur 7+1reb+2ast, C.Alexandre 7+7reb+1ast, M.Matheus 5+1reb
Sao Jose: O.Jackson 21+3reb+5ast, I.Duarte 18+12reb+1ast, J.Moreira 17+3reb+6ast, J.Guimaraes 12+4reb+5ast, G.Soares 11+3reb+5ast, S.Henrique 4+2reb

Corinthians - Bauru 80-59:
No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where sixth ranked Corinthians (8-1) smashed 16th ranked Bauru (3-6) 80-59 on Wednesday. Corinthians outrebounded Bauru 43-26 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Matheus Monteiro (177-2007) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Lucas Cardoso (203-2005) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Corinthians' coach Wesley Aguiar felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Alerrandro Padilha (185-2004) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Murilo Felizatti (215-2005) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Corinthians moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pinheiros. Bauru lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with six games lost. Corinthians' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Rio Claro.
Top scorers:
Bauru: P.Alerrandro 15+7reb+5ast, F.Murilo 14+6reb+1ast, M.Vinicius 10+2reb+2ast, F.Deilson 8+2reb, R.Levi 4+5reb, S.Samuel 4+4reb+7ast
Corinthians: M.Monteiro 16+4reb+3ast, J.Azevedo 13+2reb+1ast, K.Ferrari 10+5reb+1ast, L.Cardoso 10+6reb+3ast, L.Fachin 9+6reb+2ast, P.Oliveira 6+8reb+2ast

Uniao Corinthians - Pato 76-110:
Very expected game in Sao Paulo where 19th ranked Uniao Corinthians (2-7) was rolled over by twelfth ranked Pato (6-3) 110-76 on Wednesday. Guard Thaylor Fagundes (190-2006) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gustavo Ribeiro (199-2005) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Pato players scored in double figures. Guard Renan Silveira (188-2004) responded with 24 points and Bruno Kniphoff (197) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. 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. Pato moved-up to tenth place. Uniao Corinthians lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Osasco. Pato will meet league's second-placed Sao Jose on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Uniao Corinthians' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Uniao Corinthians: S.Renan 24+4reb+1ast, C.Ternorio 11+7reb+1ast, M.Guilherme 10+6reb, G.Gabriel 10+3reb+2ast, K.Bruno 9+8reb+2ast, M.Vitor 8+4reb+7ast
Pato: T.Fagundes 18+8reb+8ast, M.Maffezzolli 16+2reb+2ast, T.Oliveira 15+1reb, G.Ribeiro 14+7reb, A.Petenatti 13, S.Da 10+6reb+3ast

Rio Claro - Campo Mourao 79-77:
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Ninth ranked Rio Claro (7-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 12th ranked Campo Mourao (5-4) 79-77 on Wednesday evening. Rio Claro forced 20 Campo Mourao turnovers. Strangely Campo Mourao outrebounded Rio Claro 45-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. Point guard Vinicius Carvalho (172-2006) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 4 assists. Guard Guilherme Lacerda (185-2006) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ryan Cardoso (201) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks and swingman Isaac Oliveira (195-2005) added 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Campo Mourao. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rio Claro have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with SESI Franca. Campo Mourao at the other side keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. Rio Claro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Corinthians.
Top scorers:
Campo Mourao: S.Bruno 19+4reb, O.Isaac 17+10reb+2ast, C.Ryan 14+17reb, B.Tiago 12+7reb+1ast, M.Rahim 5+1reb, C.Danilo 5+1reb+6ast
Rio Claro: V.Carvalho 22+1reb+4ast, G.Lacerda 16+8reb+1ast, P.Agliardi 13+10reb, E.Marques 10+2reb+3ast, P.Balasco 8+5reb, A.Pedrosa 4+5reb+1ast

Paulistano - Mogi 90-64:
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Paulistano as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Paulistano smashed 15th ranked Mogi in Sao Paulo 90-64. Paulistano forced 22 Mogi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Vitor Silva (188) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Gabriel Pereira (201-2006) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Forward Gabriel Vitoriano (196-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and forward Richard Sampaio (200-2007) added 17 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 (9-0) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sao Jose. Mogi lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with five games lost. Mogi will play next round against SESI Franca trying to get back on the winning streak. Paulistano will try to continue on its current victory against twentieth ranked Uniao Corinthians. It will be extra interesting game as Uniao Corinthians is their local rival from Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Mogi: S.Richard 17+12reb+1ast, V.Gabriel 15+16reb+3ast, P.Gabriel 10+3reb+5ast, F.Joao 5+2reb, P.Gabriel 5, V.Wendell 5+2reb+2ast
Paulistano: V.Silva 21+7reb+4ast, G.Pereira 13+12reb+3ast, C.Mathias 12+2reb+1ast, L.Martins 11+3reb+1ast, I.Leandro 8+2reb+1ast, J.Steuer 7+2ast