CBC League Round 11: Joinville defeat Brusque in the closest game of the week

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 11 in the CBC League took place in Joinville. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Brusque (3-6) to third ranked Joinville (6-3) 85-84 in the game for the third place. Joinville made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Brusque helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for point guard Patrick Vieira (186-93) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists. Emanuel Matias (198-99) helped adding 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Raul De Paula (215-90) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Joinville have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 6-3 record behind leader Blumenau. Brusque at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Londrina. Joinville are looking forward to face league's second-placed Ponta Grossa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brusque will play against the league's leader Corinthians and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
The game between Top Four teams took place in . Second ranked host Ponta Grossa (7-2) defeated 4th placed Londrina (3-6) 73-66. It was an exceptional evening for Maxwell Dias (198-91) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Nathanael Nascimento accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Caio Oliveira (211-98) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Londrina in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ponta Grossa keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Corinthians. Londrina at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brusque. Ponta Grossa will play against Joinville (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Londrina will play against Maringa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
CBC League top team - Corinthians (7-2) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Maringa (1-8) in Santa Cruz do Sul 79-58. The best player for the winners was Rafael Paulichi who scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Erike Lima produced 22 points and 7 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. Corinthians maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Ponta Grossa. Maringa lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Corinthians will meet Brusque (#5) on the road in the next round. Maringa will play against Londrina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Corinthians - Maringa 79-58

CBC League top team - Corinthians (7-2) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Maringa (1-8) in Santa Cruz do Sul 79-58. Corinthians forced 19 Maringa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Rafael Paulichi (201-98) who scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Leonardo Assmann (185-96) chipped in 14 points. Five Corinthians players scored in double figures. Erike Lima (202-99) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Brunno Biazin (194-87) added 16 points and 6 assists 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. Corinthians maintains first place with 7-2 record, which they share with Ponta Grossa. Maringa lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Corinthians will meet Brusque (#5) on the road in the next round. Maringa will play against Londrina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: L.Assmann 14+1reb, R.Paulichi 12+8reb+3ast, M.Vinicius 11+3reb, B.Moller 11+1reb, E.Cafferata 10+2reb+2ast, I.Parisotto 8+3ast
Maringa: E.Lima 22+7reb, B.Biazin 16+2reb+6ast, S.Thiago 10+3reb+1ast, C.Thales 5+3reb+2ast, C.Jonathan 3+2reb+4ast, B.Matheus 2+6reb+2ast

Joinville - Brusque 85-84

The most exciting game of round 11 in the CBC League took place in Joinville. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Brusque (3-6) to third ranked Joinville (6-3) 85-84 in the game for the third place. Joinville made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Brusque helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for point guard Patrick Vieira (186-93) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists. Emanuel Matias (198-99) helped adding 18 points and 6 rebounds. Center Raul De Paula (215-90) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Gabriel Vargas (194-98) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Brusque players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Joinville have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 6-3 record behind leader Blumenau. Brusque at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Londrina. Joinville are looking forward to face league's second-placed Ponta Grossa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brusque will play against the league's leader Corinthians and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Joinville: P.Vieira 20+7reb+13ast, E.Matias 18+6reb, D.Silva 10+10reb+2ast, W.Moreira 8+1reb+3ast, D.Santos 8+3reb, L.Campos 8+3reb+4ast
Brusque: V.Matheus 17+3reb+2ast, D.Paula Raul 14+10reb+2ast, D.Prado 13+3reb+1ast, G.Vargas 12+6reb+7ast, E.Otte 10+7reb+3ast, K.Nascimento 9+1reb+2ast

Ponta Grossa - Londrina 73-66

The game between Top Four teams took place in . Second ranked host Ponta Grossa (7-2) defeated 4th placed Londrina (3-6) 73-66. Ponta Grossa players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Londrina's players. It was an exceptional evening for Maxwell Dias (198-91) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Nathanael Nascimento (188-94) accounted for 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Center Caio Oliveira (211-98) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Robson Junior (178-0) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Londrina in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ponta Grossa keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Corinthians. Londrina at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Brusque. Ponta Grossa will play against Joinville (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Londrina will play against Maringa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponta Grossa: M.Dias 15+9reb+3ast, W.Carneiro 14+2reb+3ast, L.Bispo 8+4reb+6ast, J.Carlos Junior 7+5reb+1ast, S.Ferreira 7+3reb, N.Nascimento 6+10reb+4ast
Londrina: O.Caio 15+8reb+1ast, P.Silva 11+4reb+1ast, B.John 11+1reb, J.Da Silva 6+3reb, S.Rafael 6+3reb+1ast, J.Robson 6+9reb+3ast



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