NBB Round 29: Vivo/Franca defeat Minas in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Vivo/Franca (23-1) which hosted in Sao Paulo second-ranked Minas (20-4). First ranked Vivo/Franca managed to get a 9-point victory 98-89. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Minas. Vivo/Franca made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Minas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). The former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) answered with 19 points for Minas. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 23-1 record. Minas at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Vivo/Franca are looking forward to face Flamengo (#3) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Minas will play at home against Cerrado and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
The game in Sao Paulo was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (15-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Paulistano (10-13). Paschoalotto/Bauru defeated Paulistano 65-53. American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) stepped up and scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Larry Taylor chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Paschoalotto/Bauru maintains fifth place with 15-9 record. Paulistano at the other side keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Pinheiros. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play against Pinheiros (#7) in Sao Paulo in the next round. Paulistano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Sao Paulo.
The game between fourth ranked Sao Paulo (17-7) and 9th ranked Caxias do Sul (10-16) in Sao Paulo on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Sao Paulo outscored guests from Caxias do Sul 93-53. Bruno Caboclo nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Dida Bellato came up with 5 points and 15 rebounds for Caxias do Sul in the defeat. 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 Paulo maintains fourth place with 17-7 record. Loser Caxias do Sul keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pato Basquete. Sao Paulo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Paulistano.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Mogi was beaten by UniFacisa on the road 91-82. Flamengo won against Cerrado on its own court 69-63. Pato Basquete managed to outperform Fortaleza in Pato Branco 84-78. UniFacisa managed to beat Pato Basquete at home 87-78. U.Corinthians was crushed by Sao Paulo on the opponent's court 98-71. Fortaleza beat Mogi in a home game 82-75.
The most impressive performance of 29th round was 22 points and 8 rebounds by Matheus Eugeniusz of Fortaleza.

UniFacisa - Mogi 91-82

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked UNIFACISA (14-8) beat 15th ranked Mogi (8-18) in Paraiba 91-82 on Wednesday. The former international swingman Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) nailed 21 points for the winning side and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) came up with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) added 7 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Mogi in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNIFACISA have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-8 record. Loser Mogi keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: A.Ferreira 21+2reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 15+5reb+2ast, G.Hubner 13+2reb, G.Santo 11+4reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 8+2reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 8+5ast
Mogi: F.Russo 15+1reb+2ast, D.Dos Santos 12+3reb+1ast, L.Lacerda 12+2reb+2ast, W.Ferreira 11+2reb, G.Lessa 10+7reb+5ast, W.Alves 8+3reb+3ast

Sao Paulo - Caxias do Sul 93-53

The game between fourth ranked Sao Paulo (17-7) and 9th ranked Caxias do Sul (10-16) in Sao Paulo on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Sao Paulo outscored guests from Caxias do Sul 93-53. Sao Paulo dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Caxias do Sul's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international Bruno Caboclo (206-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) accounted for 14 points. Four Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. Forward Dida Bellato (197-1985) came up with 5 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Caxias do Sul in the defeat. 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 Paulo maintains fourth place with 17-7 record. Loser Caxias do Sul keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Pato Basquete. Sao Paulo's 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:
Sao Paulo: B.Caboclo 17+10reb+2ast, T.Curnell 14+3reb+1ast, S.Stallworth 14+3reb+2ast, H.Coelho 12+4reb, I.Goncalves 9+4reb, A.Doria 9+2reb+1ast
Caxias do Sul: H.Silva 13+5reb+1ast, P.Lima 11+2ast, A.Montes 8+2reb+1ast, E.Carvalho 6+2reb, D.Bellato 5+15reb+2ast, C.Freitas 4+2reb+5ast

Flamengo - Cerrado 69-63

Very expected game when 13th ranked Cerrado (8-16) lost to third ranked Flamengo (18-3) in Rio de Janeiro 63-69 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-1983) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international center Joao Paulo Batista (206-1981, college: Gonzaga) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Kenny Dawkins (172-1987, college: Lamar) came up with 19 points and guard Paulo Da Costa (193-1994) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Cerrado in the defeat. Defending champion maintains third place with 18-3 record having eight points less than leader Sesi Franca. Loser Cerrado keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Corinthians. Flamengo will meet Rio Claro (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cerrado will play against the league's second-placed Minas in Belo Horizonte and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: J.Paulo Batista 19+6reb+1ast, F.Balbi 17+5reb+4ast, O.Rodriguez 14+12reb+4ast, B.Robinson 7+1reb+3ast, Y.Matheus 5+4reb+5ast, V.Faverani 4+3reb
Cerrado: K.Dawkins 19+4reb+2ast, S.Pierotti 10+4reb+4ast, R.Gusmao 9+5reb+1ast, P.Da Costa 8+8reb+2ast, C.Sergio 8+8reb+2ast, M.Ruan 5+11reb+1ast

Fortaleza - Pato Basquete 78-84

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Pato (10-16) won against on the road 12th ranked Fortaleza (9-14) 84-78 on Wednesday. Argentinian Mateo Bolivar (187-1992) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and forward Paulo Scheuer (203-1999) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Pato's coach Dede Barbosa used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Fortaleza in the defeat. Pato maintains ninth place with 10-16 record, which they share with Caxias do Sul. Loser Fortaleza keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pato Basquete: M.Bolivar 19+6reb+3ast, G.Sacco 16+1reb+2ast, S.Paulo 15+6reb, R.Paulichi 9+2reb+3ast, M.Brito 8+1reb+2ast, A.Leao 7+4reb+1ast
Fortaleza: D.Holloway 15+8reb+1ast, M.Pereira 14+7reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 13+1reb+2ast, R.Ansaloni 9+3reb, E.Matheus 9+3reb, L.Pedro 8+2reb+4ast

Sesi Franca - Minas 98-89

An interesting game for Vivo/Franca (23-1) which hosted in Sao Paulo second-ranked Minas (20-4). First ranked Vivo/Franca managed to get a 9-point victory 98-89. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Minas. Vivo/Franca made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Minas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). The former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) answered with 19 points and the former international Gui Santos (202-2002) added 15 points in the effort for Minas. Four Vivo/Franca and five Minas players scored in double figures. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 23-1 record. Minas at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Vivo/Franca are looking forward to face Flamengo (#3) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Minas will play at home against Cerrado and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: D.Jackson 23+5reb+4ast, L.Silva 23+6reb+1ast, L.Mariano 20+3reb+2ast, G.de Paula 18+9reb+5ast, S.Marcio 8+3reb, P.Adyel 3+1reb+2ast
Minas: S.Johnson 19+3reb+3ast, S.Gui 15+2reb+2ast, G.Pereira 12+1reb, M.Tavares 11+2reb+1ast, A.Borges 10+3reb+3ast, T.Miller 10+7reb

UniFacisa - Pato Basquete 87-78

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Pato (10-16) lost to sixth ranked UNIFACISA (14-8) in Paraiba 78-87 on Friday. The former international swingman Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) nailed 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) accounted for 17 points and 4 assists. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (183-1997) came up with 22 points and point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for Pato in the defeat. Five UNIFACISA and four Pato players scored in double figures. Pato's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. UNIFACISA have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-8 record. Loser Pato keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Caxias do Sul. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: A.Ferreira 18+5reb+2ast, J.Oliveira 17+4reb+4ast, A.Bresolin 16+4reb+3ast, D.Cubillan 14+1reb+3ast, T.Gaskins 10+6reb+6ast, G.Santo 7+6reb
Pato Basquete: G.Sacco 22+2reb+2ast, A.Leao 16+3reb+6ast, V.Leal 13+4reb+1ast, S.Paulo 11+9reb+3ast, M.Bolivar 8+4reb+1ast, M.Brito 5+3ast

Paulistano - Bauru 53-65

The game in Sao Paulo was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (15-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Paulistano (10-13). Paschoalotto/Bauru defeated Paulistano 65-53. Paschoalotto/Bauru forced 21 Paulistano turnovers. Strangely Paulistano outrebounded Paschoalotto/Bauru 38-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) stepped up and scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and naturalized American point guard Larry Taylor (183-1980, college: MWSU) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) responded with 12 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) scored 3 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Paschoalotto/Bauru maintains fifth place with 15-9 record. Paulistano at the other side keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Pinheiros. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play against Pinheiros (#7) in Sao Paulo in the next round. Paulistano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Bauru: G.Galvanini 17+5reb, L.Taylor 13+5reb+4ast, D.Brite 12+6reb+5ast, A.Garcia 9+1reb+3ast, E.Ruiz 5+1reb, F.Vezaro 5+2reb+1ast
Paulistano: C.Borges 12+5reb+1ast, A.Bernardi 7+4reb, N.Barnes 7, B.Anderson 6+6reb+1ast, E.Sommer 5+3reb, F.Vinicius 5

Sao Paulo - U.Corinthians 98-71

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Sao Paulo (17-7) outplayed at home 16th ranked U.Corinthians (7-16) 98-71 on Friday. They outrebounded U.Corinthians 45-30 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sao Paulo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international Bruno Caboclo (206-1995) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-1984) accounted for 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. The former international Guilherme Teichmann (204-1983, college: Tulsa) came up with 8 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Eduardo Machado (193-1982) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for U.Corinthians in the defeat. 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. Sao Paulo maintains fourth place with 17-7 record. U.Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. Sao Paulo's 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:
Sao Paulo: B.Caboclo 20+11reb+1ast, M.Vieira 18+6reb+6ast, I.Goncalves 13+5reb+1ast, A.Doria 12+4reb, T.Curnell 12+4reb+2ast, S.Stallworth 10+7reb+4ast
U.Corinthians: E.Machado 10+2reb+4ast, M.Simms 9, E.Cafferata 9+1reb+6ast, G.Teichmann 8+10reb+1ast, L.Klassmann 8+4reb, J.Ramos 7+2reb

Fortaleza - Mogi 82-75

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Mogi (8-18) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Fortaleza (9-14) 82-75 on Friday. Fortaleza forced 22 Mogi turnovers. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (192-2000) nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds. Four Fortaleza players scored in double figures. Wesley Ferreira (200-1995) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Lucas Lacerda (180-1997) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Mogi in the defeat. Fortaleza maintains twelfth place with 9-14 record. Loser Mogi keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Fortaleza: E.Matheus 22+8reb+3ast, D.Holloway 20+5reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 18+1reb+3ast, M.Pereira 10+10reb+1ast, S.Da Silva 4, R.Ansaloni 4+5reb+1ast
Mogi: L.Lacerda 24+5reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 19+11reb+3ast, F.Russo 10+3reb+3ast, T.Mathias 6+4reb, D.Dos Santos 6+3reb+2ast, G.Lessa 5+7reb+5ast



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