Paulista Round 7: Sao Paulo hands first defeat to Paulistano

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Undefeated Paulistano (7-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Sao Paulo (5-1) 78-69. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Sao Paulo made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-1984) chipped in 17 points. Victor Camilo (203-1997) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pinheiros. Paulistano at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Pinheiros (5-1) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 8th ranked Sao Jose (3-4) 75-72 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Felipe Ruivo (188) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Dikembe Andre contributed with 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Eddy Carvalho (197-1987) answered with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Sao Jose. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pinheiros moved-up to second place, which they share with Sao Paulo. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Rio Claro. Pinheiros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play at home against Corinthians (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#4) and Vivo/Franca (#3). Sao Paulo (5-1) crushed visiting Vivo/Franca (5-3) by 29 points 97-68. It was a great evening for Tyrone Curnell who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side Marcio Santos responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds 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. Sao Paulo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pinheiros. Vivo/Franca lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Rio Claro defeated Araraquara in a road game 79-63. Sao Jose smashed Araraquara at home 82-60. Paulistano won against Osasco on the opponent's court 76-60.

Pinheiros - Sao Jose 75-72

Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Pinheiros (5-1) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 8th ranked Sao Jose (3-4) 75-72 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Felipe Ruivo (188) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Dikembe Andre (206-1999) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Eddy Carvalho (197-1987) answered with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Douglas Nunes (210-1987) added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Sao Jose. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pinheiros moved-up to second place, which they share with Sao Paulo. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Rio Claro. Pinheiros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play at home against Corinthians (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: F.Ruivo 22+6reb+7ast, D.Andre 19+12reb, R.Munford 15+12reb+2ast, D.Coleman 8+1reb+1ast, M.Danilo 5+4reb+4ast, E.Matheus 5+2reb+1ast
Sao Jose: E.Carvalho 20+5reb+4ast, D.Nunes 15+11reb, D.Sousa 14+5reb+1ast, R.Carbonari 11+4reb+3ast, A.Pecos 5+4reb+5ast, D.Figueredo 3+2reb+10ast

Paulistano - Sao Paulo 69-78

Undefeated Paulistano (7-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Sao Paulo (5-1) 78-69. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Sao Paulo made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-1984) chipped in 17 points. Five Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. Victor Camilo (203-1997) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Alex Doria (205, college: St.Edward's) added 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pinheiros. Paulistano at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: T.Curnell 17+5reb+2ast, M.Vieira 17+4reb+1ast, L.Siewert 13+8reb, E.Corazza 13+3reb+5ast, B.Duarte 11+2reb, M.Miller 3+5reb+1ast
Paulistano: V.Camilo 18+9reb+1ast, A.Doria 13+11reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 10+1reb+1ast, S.Matheus 7+4reb, B.Adyel 6+1reb+6ast, G.Abreu 5+4reb+1ast

Araraquara - Rio Claro 63-79

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Araraquara (1-5) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Rio Claro (3-4) 79-63 on Sunday. Rio Claro made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Four Rio Claro players scored in double figures. Rio Claro's coach Fernando Penna used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side power forward Abner Moreira (206-1989, college: Idaho St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Gustavo Scaglia (193-1993, college: Arizona W. CC) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Rio Claro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sao Jose. Araraquara lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Rio Claro will meet at home bottom-ranked LSB / B2B (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Araraquara will play against Osasco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: K.Dawkins 20+5reb+5ast, D.Holloway 18+5reb+3ast, W.Alves 14+8reb, H.Silva 12+4reb+2ast, W.Sena 4+2reb, C.Bueno 3+4reb+3ast
Araraquara: A.Moreira 16+10reb, G.Scaglia 10+5reb+3ast, E.Matias 8+3reb, S.Samuel 7+5reb+6ast, W.Santos 5+1reb+6ast, R.Stabile 4+3reb+2ast

Sao Jose - Araraquara 82-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Sao Jose's (3-4) home victory over 9th ranked Araraquara (1-5) 82-60 on Tuesday. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Araraquara's players. It was a great evening for power forward Renato Carbonari (202-1987) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Dominican Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side guard Gustavo Scaglia (193-1993, college: Arizona W. CC) responded with 12 points and power forward Abner Moreira (206-1989, college: Idaho St.) scored 9 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 sixth place, which they share with Rio Claro. Araraquara lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home Corinthians (#8) in the next round. Araraquara will play against Osasco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: R.Carbonari 18+5reb+4ast, N.Morillo 17+4reb+3ast, E.Carvalho 16+5reb+2ast, J.Gabriel Fidelis 8+1reb+1ast, D.Nunes 8+7reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 5+8ast
Araraquara: G.Scaglia 12+4reb+2ast, N.Neto 9+1reb, A.Moreira 9+4reb+1ast, S.Lucas 8+2reb, R.Stabile 5+1reb+2ast, J.Burright 4+4reb+4ast

Osasco - Paulistano 60-76

Very expected game when 10th ranked Osasco (1-6) was defeated at home by first ranked Paulistano (7-1) 76-60 on Tuesday. Paulistano forced 21 Osasco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized American guard Kevin Crescenzi (192-1993, college: Dartmouth) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 4 assists. Forward Lucas Doria (203, college: St.Edward's) helped adding 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Alexei Patricio (190-1997) responded with 17 points and 4 assists and point guard Bruno Viana (191-1993) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano maintains first place with 7-1 record. Loser Osasco keeps the tenth position with six games lost. Paulistano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo .
Top scorers:
Paulistano: K.Crescenzi 13+3reb+4ast, L.Doria 12+5reb+3ast, S.Matheus 11+1reb+6ast, G.Abreu 11+5reb+2ast, B.Adyel 9+5reb+2ast, A.Doria 7+2reb
Osasco: A.Patricio 17+2reb+4ast, B.Viana 11+3reb+4ast, S.Magna 9+5reb, I.Avelino 8+5reb, R.Italo 5+4reb+2ast, J.Carlos 3+6reb

Sao Paulo - Sesi Franca 97-68

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#4) and Vivo/Franca (#3). Sao Paulo (5-1) crushed visiting Vivo/Franca (5-3) by 29 points 97-68. Sao Paulo looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the losing side the former international power forward Marcio Santos (204-2002) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Reynan Santos (192-2004) scored 14 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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 have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Pinheiros. Vivo/Franca lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: L.Siewert 19+5reb+2ast, T.Curnell 19+6reb+1ast, R.Ansaloni 14+3reb+1ast, B.Duarte 12+4reb+4ast, M.Miller 12+2reb+4ast, M.Maciel 7+1reb
Sesi Franca: S.Marcio 20+7reb+6ast, S.Reynan 14+4reb+2ast, B.Paulo 10+2reb, J.dos Santos 10+7reb+2ast, S.Scala 8+5reb+6ast, M.Nathan 4