LDB Round 18 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

We should mention about the upset which took place in Bauru, where higher ranked Fluminense (7-6) lost to sixteenth ranked Bauru (5-8) in a road game 60-67 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Fluminense. The best player for the winners was Marcelo Vinicius (-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. Guard Alerrandro Padilha (185-2004) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Joao Silva (186) who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds. Bauru moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Cruzeiro. Fluminense at the other side keeps the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mogi and Campo Mourao. Bauru is looking forward to face higher ranked Botafogo (#14) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fluminense will play on the road against Rio Claro in Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Rio de Janeiro, where higher ranked Rio Claro (8-5) lost to fourteenth ranked Botafogo (6-7) in a road game 70-76. It was a good game for forward Nathan Balangio (193-2005) who led his team to a victory with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Joao Alves contributed with 15 points for the winners. Forward Pietro Agliardi (198-2006) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Rio Claro. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Botafogo maintains fourteenth position with 6-7 record. Rio Claro at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Flamengo. Botafogo will play against Bauru (#16) at home in the next round. Rio Claro will play against Fluminense (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Mogi das Cruze. Local Mogi (7-6) outscored 11th ranked Campo Mourao (7-6) 92-72 on Sunday night. Gabriel Pinto scored 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. Mogi's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Bruno Santos with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Mogi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Campo Mourao and Fluminense. Mogi will meet Cruzeiro (#15) in the next round. Campo Mourao will play against Flamengo (#8) in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 18 Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro in Rio de Janeiro 97-80.



Mogi - Campo Mourao 92-72:
The game with biggest result difference took place in Mogi das Cruze. Local Mogi (7-6) outscored 11th ranked Campo Mourao (7-6) 92-72 on Sunday night. Mogi outrebounded Campo Mourao 46-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Forward Gabriel Pinto (196-2007) scored 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gabriel Bavoso (198-2008) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Mogi's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Bruno Santos (193) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and forward Danilo Carvalho (198-2006) scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Campo Mourao players scored in double figures. Mogi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Campo Mourao and Fluminense. Mogi will meet Cruzeiro (#15) in the next round. Campo Mourao will play against Flamengo (#8) in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Campo Mourao: S.Bruno 23+8reb+1ast, B.Tiago 15+5reb+3ast, C.Ryan 12+7reb, O.Isaac 10+5reb+3ast, C.Danilo 9+9reb+8ast, L.Calebe 3+1reb+1ast
Mogi: P.Gabriel 33+5reb+4ast, G.Bavoso 16+6reb+2ast, W.Vasconcelos 10+7reb+4ast, G.Vitoriano 7+9reb+2ast, G.Pedroso 6+3reb+4ast, J.Martins 6+6reb+1ast

Cruzeiro - Flamengo 80-97:
There was no surprise in Belo Horizonte where 15th ranked Cruzeiro (5-8) was defeated by tenth ranked Flamengo (8-5) 97-80 on Sunday. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Cruzeiro's 26. They outrebounded Cruzeiro 49-31 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Yan do Valle (184-2006) scored 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Otavio Harnbaker (182-2007) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Joao Kopper (195-2004) with 18 points and 5 rebounds and guard Icaro Almeida (191-2004) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Four Cruzeiro players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Rio Claro. Loser Cruzeiro keeps the fifteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bauru. Flamengo will meet at home Campo Mourao (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Cruzeiro will play against Mogi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cruzeiro: K.Joao 18+5reb+2ast, A.Icaro 11+6reb+6ast, C.Pedro 11+3reb, B.Enrico 10+2reb+1ast, N.Felipe 8+4reb+5ast, T.Bruno 8+3ast
Flamengo: V.do 26+6reb+3ast, O.Harnbaker 21+6reb+5ast, M.Soares 10+7reb+3ast, V.Carvalho 9+6reb+1ast, L.Sihma 7+5reb+1ast, D.Soares 5+2reb+1ast

Bauru - Fluminense 67-60:
We should mention about the upset which took place in Bauru, where higher ranked Fluminense (7-6) lost to sixteenth ranked Bauru (5-8) in a road game 60-67 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Fluminense. The best player for the winners was Marcelo Vinicius (-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. Guard Alerrandro Padilha (185-2004) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Joao Silva (186) who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Nigerian forward Richard Udoagwa (206-2005, college: Marshalltown) added 6 points and 18 rebounds respectively. Bauru moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Cruzeiro. Fluminense at the other side keeps the eleventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mogi and Campo Mourao. Bauru is looking forward to face higher ranked Botafogo (#14) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fluminense will play on the road against Rio Claro in Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fluminense: S.Joao 20+6reb+1ast, S.Victor 20+4reb, M.Pedro 9+3reb+6ast, U.Richard 6+18reb+3ast, F.Luiz 3, B.Michel 2
Bauru: A.Padilha 17+6reb, V.Marcelo 16+8reb+11ast, P.Willians 10+5reb+1ast, M.Felizatti 9+10reb+1ast, J.Vieira 8+1reb+1ast, D.Filho 4

Botafogo - Rio Claro 76-70:
An interesting game took place in Rio de Janeiro, where higher ranked Rio Claro (8-5) lost to fourteenth ranked Botafogo (6-7) in a road game 70-76. Botafogo made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for forward Nathan Balangio (193-2005) who led his team to a victory with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Guard Joao Alves (190-2006) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Botafogo players scored in double figures. Forward Pietro Agliardi (198-2006) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and center Pedro Balasco (210-2006) added 9 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Rio Claro. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Botafogo maintains fourteenth position with 6-7 record. Rio Claro at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with Flamengo. Botafogo will play against Bauru (#16) at home in the next round. Rio Claro will play against Fluminense (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: A.Pietro 14+7reb+1ast, C.Vinicius 13+1reb+5ast, M.Enzo 12+3reb+3ast, L.Guilherme 9+3reb+1ast, B.Pedro 9+10reb, P.Athos 4+6reb
Botafogo: J.Alves 15+4reb+2ast, R.Nascimento 14+4reb+1ast, L.Andrade 13+2reb+3ast, N.Balangio 12+8reb+4ast, C.Firmino 9+9reb+1ast, J.Fortunato 5+3reb