LDB U20 Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Corinthians (4-1) against top-ranked Paulistano (5-0) 74-57 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Corinthians. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Paulistano dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 20. Paulistano forced 20 Corinthians turnovers. It was a good game for point guard Adyel Pereira (188-2002) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Bruno Cardoso (200-2002) contributed with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Daniel Ferreira (195-2002) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds for Corinthians. Corinthians' coach Gabriel Barbosa rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Paulistano have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Cerrado and Vasco da Gama. They were replaced at the leadership position by Pinheiros.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Sao Paulo: Pinheiros (#2) and Sao Paulo (#8). Sao Paulo was defeated at home 67-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Power forward Daniel Lima (204-2003) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jonas Buffat chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Matheus Maciel (207-2001) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Sao Paulo's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pinheiros have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Praia. Sao Paulo at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Minas and Mogi. Pinheiros will play against UniFacisa (#11) in Paraiba in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sao Paulo will play at home against Pato (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LDB U20 top team - Flamengo (3-1) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Campo Mourao (1-3) in Rio de Janeiro 79-61. Rafael Rachel notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Flamengo's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Jose Vitor Policcici did not help to save the game for Campo Mourao. Flamengo have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Flamengo went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Jose. Campo Mourao lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Pato. Flamengo will meet at home league's second-placed Praia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Campo Mourao will play against Brasilia (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Bauru was smashed by Franca on the road 82-55. Cearense destroyed Rio Claro on its own court 88-55. Winless Brasilia was outscored by Minas in Belo Horizonte 98-57. Sao Jose rolled over Pato at home 98-36. Winless UniFacisa was defeated by Mogi on the opponent's court 71-55.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 26 points and 4 assists by Leandro Moura of Mogi.

Franca - Bauru 82-55

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Franca (2-3) crushed 6th ranked Bauru (2-3) in Sao Paulo 82-55 on Wednesday. Franca forced 22 Bauru turnovers. The former international power forward Marcio Santos (204-2002) notched 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Reynan Santos (192-2004) supported him with 16 points. Four Franca players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 14 rebounds by center Felipe Cardoso (212-2000) did not help to save the game for Bauru. Guard Joao Guizardi (184-2004) added 11 points and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Franca moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Bauru.
Top scorers:
Franca: S.Marcio 20+6reb+5ast, S.Reynan 16+4reb+2ast, N.Felipe 12+8reb, M.Nathan 10+7reb+3ast, M.Joao 8+4reb+7ast, B.Eduardo 8+5reb+2ast
Bauru: G.Joao 11+2reb+6ast, A.Gabriel 9+5ast, R.Dilber 9+4reb+1ast, O.Guilherme 8+7reb+3ast, C.Felipe 8+14reb+1ast, C.Vitor 5+5reb

Flamengo - Campo Mourao 79-61

LDB U20 top team - Flamengo (3-1) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat tenth ranked Campo Mourao (1-3) in Rio de Janeiro 79-61. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Campo Mourao's 26. They outrebounded Campo Mourao 44-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. Power forward Rafael Rachel (205-2000) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Lucas Soares (199-2003) supported him with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Flamengo's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Jose Vitor Policcici (184-2001) did not help to save the game for Campo Mourao. Center Yago Rodrigues (208-2001) added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Flamengo have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Flamengo went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Jose. Campo Mourao lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with Pato. Flamengo will meet at home league's second-placed Praia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Campo Mourao will play against Brasilia (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: R.Rafael 19+7reb+1ast, L.Matheus 11+1reb+5ast, F.Emanuel 10+5reb+1ast, S.Lucas 9+9reb+3ast, R.Luan 8+6reb, C.Esteban 7+2reb
Campo Mourao: P.Jose Vitor 29+10reb+5ast, R.Yago 18+6reb+1ast, F.Raphael 5+4reb+4ast, S.Lucas 4+3reb+1ast, B.Joao 4+3reb+2ast, F.Carioca 1+1reb+1ast

Sao Paulo - Pinheiros 67-76

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Sao Paulo: Pinheiros (#2) and Sao Paulo (#8). Sao Paulo was defeated at home 67-76 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pinheiros made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Pinheiros outrebounded Sao Paulo 51-35 including a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Daniel Lima (204-2003) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jonas Buffat (191-2000) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Matheus Maciel (207-2001) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Pedro Rodrigues (175-2000) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Sao Paulo's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pinheiros have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Praia. Sao Paulo at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Minas and Mogi. Pinheiros will play against UniFacisa (#11) in Paraiba in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sao Paulo will play at home against Pato (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: L.Daniel 25+12reb+2ast, E.Matheus 13+4reb+4ast, D.Yan 9+9reb+1ast, B.Jonas 9+11reb+4ast, W.Maicon 9+7reb+1ast, F.Tiago 7+5reb+4ast
Sao Paulo: M.Maciel 19+14reb, R.Pedro 16+3reb+4ast, B.Fagundes 10+4reb+1ast, W.Matheus 9+6reb+2ast, M.Luiz 7+1reb+1ast, O.Jean 4+2reb+3ast

Cearense - Rio Claro 88-55

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Rio Claro (0-5) was smashed by eighth ranked Cearense (2-3) in Fortaleza 88-55 on Wednesday. Cearense forced 20 Rio Claro turnovers and outrebounded them 53-33 including a 22-8 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Rio Claro's players. Vinicius Chagas (202-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Leonardo Cravero (200-2002) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Cearense players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by center Joao Almeida (201-2004) did not help to save the game for Rio Claro. Guard Arthur Abreu (193-2002) added 9 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cearense moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rio Claro still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Cearense: C.Vinicius 18+11reb+3ast, F.Cristhya 17+2reb+2ast, C.Leonardo 12+10reb+1ast, J.Ginaldo 12+5reb+1ast, A.Samuel 8+4reb+1ast, B.Davi 7+4reb+1ast
Rio Claro: A.Joao 15+5reb, C.Akin 10+5reb+1ast, A.Arthur 9+9reb+2ast, R.Luan 9+2reb, G.Andre 6+1reb+2ast, S.Lukas 4+4reb+1ast

Minas - Brasilia 98-57

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Minas (2-2) rolled over bottom-ranked Brasilia (0-4) in Belo Horizonte 98-57 on Wednesday. Minas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 34. Minas forced 20 Brasilia turnovers and outrebounded them 46-27 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Minas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Brasilia's players. Forward Winicius Braga (205-2005) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Aieser Batista (198-2000) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by forward Carlos Silva (196-2003) did not help to save the game for Brasilia. Guard Gustavo Silva (187-2002) added 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Minas went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Paulo and Mogi. Loser Brasilia still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with UniFacisa. Minas will meet league's second-placed Praia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brasilia will play against Campo Mourao (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Minas: G.Victor 21+4reb+2ast, B.Winicius 21+16reb, B.Aieser 16+10reb+3ast, C.Augusto 10+1reb+2ast, I.Vitor 6+5reb+2ast, C.Danilo 6+2reb+6ast
Brasilia: S.Carlos 17+8reb, V.Gabriel 14+1reb+1ast, S.Gustavo 11+3reb+2ast, B.Allan 5+4reb+1ast, M.Alex 4+2reb, M.Daniel 3+2reb

Sao Jose - Pato 98-36

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Pato (1-3) was outscored on the road by fifth ranked Sao Jose (3-1) 98-36 on Wednesday. Sao Jose held Pato to an opponent 22.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 54.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Sao Jose forced 22 Pato turnovers and outrebounded them 51-29 including a 39-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Pato's players. Forward Marcos Vinicius (196-2002) notched 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Vitor Narcizio (193-2002) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Even 4 points and 10 rebounds by Afonso Campos (203-2004) did not help to save the game for Pato. Guard Caio Rocha (190-2004) added 6 points. 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 third place, which they share with Flamengo. Pato lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Campo Mourao. Sao Jose will meet at home Mogi (#7) in the next round. Pato will play against Sao Paulo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: N.Vitor 20+7reb+1ast, V.Marcos 19+9reb+5ast, L.Gustavo 13+7reb+1ast, M.Enzo 12+7reb+1ast, V.Elvis 9+4reb, M.Joao 9+1reb+4ast
Pato: G.Murilo 8+3reb, H.Felipe 6+3reb, R.Caio 6+4reb+1ast, S.Henry 6+3reb, J.Joao Henrique 4+3reb, C.Afonso 4+10reb

Paulistano - Corinthians 74-57

First defeat of league's leader Corinthians (4-1) against top-ranked Paulistano (5-0) 74-57 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Corinthians. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Paulistano dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 20. Paulistano forced 20 Corinthians turnovers. It was a good game for point guard Adyel Pereira (188-2002) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Bruno Cardoso (200-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Daniel Ferreira (195-2002) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Lucas Prolla (183-2004) added 11 points in the effort for Corinthians. Corinthians' coach Gabriel Barbosa rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Paulistano have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Cerrado and Vasco da Gama. They were replaced at the leadership position by Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: P.Adyel 29+7reb+1ast, S.Matheus 13+4reb+1ast, C.Bruno 10+10reb+1ast, A.Andre 7+2reb+1ast, A.Murilo 6+5reb, B.Anderson 5+6reb+3ast
Corinthians: F.Daniel 15+5reb+1ast, A.Dalaqua 11+2reb+2ast, P.Lucas 11+3reb+2ast, C.Samis 7+4reb, L.Gabriel 7+2reb+2ast, G.Jonathan 4+4reb+1ast

Mogi - UniFacisa 71-55

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Mogi (2-2) defeated bottom-ranked UniFacisa (0-4) in Mogi das Cruze 71-55 on Wednesday. Mogi outrebounded UniFacisa 48-28 including a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Leandro Moura (190-2001) notched 26 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Davy Costa (-2002) supported him with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Mogi's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Lucas Cardoso (176-2001) did not help to save the game for UniFacisa. Marlysson Costa (-2001) added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Despite that victory Mogi went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Minas and Sao Paulo. Loser UniFacisa still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Brasilia. Mogi will meet higher ranked Sao Jose (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. UniFacisa will play against the league's leader Pinheiros (#1) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mogi: M.Leandro 26+3reb+4ast, R.Ziggy 14+2reb+10ast, C.Davy 11+14reb+1ast, A.Andrew 9+12reb, B.Arthur 5+1reb+2ast, A.Luiz 2+5reb+1ast
UniFacisa: C.Lucas 19+6reb+6ast, C.Marlysson 10+5reb+1ast, M.Arthur 7+3reb, P.Matheus 6+5reb, S.Iure 4+6reb, F.Igor 0



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