Paulista Round 4 (Regular Season): Sesi/Franca defeats leader Corinthians

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Corinthians (3-0) in Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Vivo/Franca (3-0) 79-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Corinthians. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Italian-Uruguayan point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Vinicius dos Santos (187-2006) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) replied with 20 points and 5 assists for Corinthians. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Corinthians and Mogi.
Another interesting game for Paulistano (1-2) which played in Sao Paulo against Pinheiros (0-3). Fifth ranked Paulistano won 67-59. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Gabriel Macedo (205-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Anderson Barbosa who added 5 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side power forward Murilo Alves (208-2002) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano maintains fifth position with 1-2 record. It was Pinheiros' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Osasco and Sao Jose.
An interesting game for Mogi (3-0) which hosted in Mogi das Cruzes one of their biggest challengers Paschoalotto/Bauru (2-1). Top-ranked Mogi had an easy win 88-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paschoalotto/Bauru. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by Dontrell Brite who scored that evening 18 points and 5 steals. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 15 points by Cordero Bennett did not help to save the game for Bauru. Mogi have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Corinthians. Bauru at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost.

In the last game of round 4 winless Osasco was smashed by Sao Jose on the road 114-45.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 14 points, 10 assists and 5 steals by Jonathan Moreira of Sao Jose.



Corinthians - Sesi/Franca 77-79:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Corinthians (3-0) in Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Vivo/Franca (3-0) 79-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Corinthians. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Italian-Uruguayan point guard Luciano Parodi (182-1994) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Guard Vinicius dos Santos (187-2006) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) replied with 20 points and 5 assists and power forward Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Corinthians. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Corinthians and Mogi.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: P.Luciano 20+7reb+5ast, d.Vinicius 15+4reb+3ast, S.Lucas 12+3reb+1ast, F.Rafael 12+3reb+1ast, J.David 9+3reb+4ast, d.Barbosa 6+7reb+1ast
Corinthians: G.Sacco 20+1reb+5ast, N.Gabriel 16+9reb, L.Victor 12+4reb+2ast, E.Corazza 11+4reb+7ast, F.Tiago 6+1reb+2ast, C.Lucas 5+4reb

Pinheiros - Paulistano 59-67:
Another interesting game for Paulistano (1-2) which played in Sao Paulo against Pinheiros (0-3). Fifth ranked Paulistano won 67-59. Paulistano outrebounded Pinheiros 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Gabriel Macedo (205-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Anderson Barbosa (192-2000) who added 5 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Murilo Alves (208-2002) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Felipe Borges (188-2003) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano maintains fifth position with 1-2 record. It was Pinheiros' third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Osasco and Sao Jose.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: G.Macedo 12+11reb+2ast, U.Edson 11+2reb+2ast, P.Melo 10+2reb+1ast, T.Maique 10+5reb, H.Moraes 10+3reb+1ast, A.Barbosa 5+8reb+4ast
Pinheiros: A.Murilo 15+5reb+1ast, B.Felipe 9+5reb+3ast, H.Vitor 8+2reb+1ast, B.Lucca 6+3reb+2ast, C.Gabriel 6+1reb+3ast, F.Vezaro 5+3reb+1ast

Mogi - Bauru 88-71:
An interesting game for Mogi (3-0) which hosted in Mogi das Cruzes one of their biggest challengers Paschoalotto/Bauru (2-1). Top-ranked Mogi had an easy win 88-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paschoalotto/Bauru. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Bauru 37-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) who scored that evening 18 points and 5 steals and ex-international center Andre Dikembe (206-1999) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 15 points by American guard Cordero Bennett (184-1988) did not help to save the game for Bauru. Guard Gustavo Santana (183-2003) added 11 points for lost side. Mogi have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sesi/Franca and Corinthians. Bauru at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Mogi: D.Brite 18+4reb+2ast, R.Felipe 12+4ast, R.Paulichi 12+4reb, D.Paulo 11+3reb+1ast, D.Andre 10+11reb+1ast, d.Georginho 8+8reb+2ast
Bauru: B.Cordero 15+2reb+3ast, G.Santana 11+4reb+1ast, A.Garcia 10+1ast, S.Vitor 10+4reb, F.Vieta 8+3reb+2ast, B.Caio 7+3reb+4ast

Sao Jose - Osasco 114-45:
There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Sao Jose (0-3) crushed at home bottom-ranked Osasco (0-3) 114-45 on Sunday. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Osasco's 26 and had 28 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Osasco only scored seven points from the stripe. Sao Jose forced 33 Osasco turnovers and outrebounded them 49-31 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Osasco's players. The winners were led by point guard Jonathan Moreira (186-2006) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 assists and 5 steals (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Gabriel Soares (196-2005) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Gabriel Policarpo (-2007) did not help to save the game for Osasco. Renan Contiero added 9 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sao Jose moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Pinheiros and Osasco.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: P.Scheuer 18+6reb, G.Soares 16+5reb+5ast, S.Henrique 15+3reb, J.Moreira 14+3reb+10ast, I.Duarte 11+8reb+2ast, J.Gomes 9+3reb+7ast
Osasco: P.Gabriel 12+5reb, C.Renan 9+3reb+1ast, S.Kaue 6+3reb, E.Viana 5+2reb+2ast, C.Pedro 4+2reb+2ast, A.Felipe 4+5reb+1ast