Paulista Round 13: Vivo/Franca edge Paschoalotto/Bauru by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 13 in the Paulista took place in Bauru. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of much higher ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (9-4) to fourth ranked Vivo/Franca (8-4) 79-76 on Thursday evening. Vivo/Franca made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) fired 25 points for the winners. International center Lucas Silva (208-1995) chipped in 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) produced 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Vivo/Franca maintains fourth place with 8-4 record. Paschoalotto/Bauru at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Pinheiros. Vivo/Franca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Sao Paulo.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Pinheiros (9-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Sao Paulo (7-6) 83-80 on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. Dikembe Andre contributed with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) answered with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pinheiros moved-up to second place, which they share with Bauru. Sao Paulo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Pinheiros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Vivo/Franca.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Paulistano (#1) and Sao Paulo (#6). Sao Paulo was crushed at home by 30 points 63-93 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Adyel Borges stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Betinho Duarte responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Paulistano maintains first place with 11-2 record. Sao Paulo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Paulistano will meet league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sao Paulo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Vivo/Franca.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Osasco was crushed by Sao Jose in a road game 97-69. Bottom-ranked LSB / B2B was beaten by Rio Claro at home 60-73. Corinthians destroyed Osasco on the opponent's court 93-71. Araraquara unfortunately lost to Sao Jose in a home game 69-77.
The best stats of 13th round was 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Eddy Carvalho of Sao Jose.

Pinheiros - Sao Paulo 83-80

Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Pinheiros (9-4) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Sao Paulo (7-6) 83-80 on Wednesday evening. Pinheiros forced 21 Sao Paulo turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. The former international center Dikembe Andre (206-1999) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Pinheiros players scored in double figures. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) answered with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) added 19 points in the effort for Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pinheiros moved-up to second place, which they share with Bauru. Sao Paulo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Pinheiros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Vivo/Franca.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: M.Miller 19+3reb+1ast, T.Curnell 13+8reb+4ast, M.Vieira 11+6reb+1ast, B.Duarte 8+2reb+2ast, C.Bennett 8+7reb+7ast, H.Coelho 8+3reb+1ast
Pinheiros: R.Munford 20+6reb+3ast, F.Ruivo 16+5reb+4ast, E.Matheus 12+5reb+3ast, D.Yan 11+9reb+1ast, D.Andre 11+12reb+4ast, E.Donaldson 8

Sao Jose - Osasco 97-69

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Osasco (2-12) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Sao Jose (8-6) 97-69 on Wednesday. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Eddy Carvalho (197-1987) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Douglas Nunes (210-1987) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Igor Avelino (203-1993) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Bruno Viana (191-1993) scored 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. Sao Jose moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rio Claro. Osasco lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Sao Jose will meet Corinthians (#8) in the next round. Osasco will play against LSB / B2B in Sorocabana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osasco: I.Avelino 17+5reb+1ast, B.Viana 11+4reb+3ast, L.Paulo Dos Santos 10+4reb+1ast, O.Gabriel 9+5reb+4ast, S.Magna 7+6reb+1ast, A.Patricio 6+3ast
Sao Jose: E.Carvalho 25+7reb+2ast, D.Nunes 15+6reb+1ast, N.Morillo 12+4reb+3ast, R.Carbonari 12+6reb+2ast, P.Lima 9+1reb+1ast, A.Pecos 7+6reb+3ast

LSB / B2B - Rio Claro 60-73

No shocking result in a game in Sorocabana where sixth ranked Rio Claro (8-6) defeated bottom-ranked LSB / B2B (1-12) 73-60 on Thursday. Rio Claro made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Rio Claro had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Desmond Holloway (194-1990, college: Coastal, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) chipped in 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Rio Claro players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) responded with 20 points and 7 assists and guard Aquiles Ferreira (194-1998) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rio Claro have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sao Jose. LSB / B2B lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Rio Claro will meet at home Araraquara (#9) in the next round. LSB / B2B will play against Osasco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
LSB / B2B: G.Santos 20+2reb+7ast, A.Ferreira 12+5reb+1ast, L.Rosa 6+6reb+3ast, C.Torres 6+5reb+1ast, K.Elder 6+3reb+3ast, R.Adler 6+2reb+1ast
Rio Claro: K.Dawkins 16+2reb+3ast, D.Holloway 15+7reb+4ast, H.Silva 11+8reb+2ast, W.Alves 10+2reb, W.Sena 9+6reb+1ast, C.Bueno 9+2reb+1ast

Bauru - Sesi Franca 76-79

The most exciting game of round 13 in the Paulista took place in Bauru. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of much higher ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (9-4) to fourth ranked Vivo/Franca (8-4) 79-76 on Thursday evening. Vivo/Franca made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) fired 25 points for the winners. International center Lucas Silva (208-1995) chipped in 22 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) produced 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca maintains fourth place with 8-4 record. Paschoalotto/Bauru at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Pinheiros. Vivo/Franca's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Bauru: R.Anderson 12+4reb+3ast, D.Fuzaro 11+4reb+3ast, A.Garcia 10+9reb+4ast, D.Brite 10+4reb+1ast, E.Holt 9+2reb, J.Machuca 8+1reb+4ast
Sesi Franca: L.Mariano 25+3reb+3ast, L.Silva 22+4reb+3ast, D.Jackson 8+6reb+3ast, S.Marcio 7+10reb, S.Reynan 5+2reb+1ast, S.Scala 4+1reb+5ast

Sao Paulo - Paulistano 63-93

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Paulistano (#1) and Sao Paulo (#6). Sao Paulo was crushed at home by 30 points 63-93 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Paulistano dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Sao Paulo's 30. They outrebounded Sao Paulo 39-26 including 24 on the defensive glass. Point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners and Gui Abreu (199-1999) chipped in 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international Betinho Duarte (195-1988) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Henrique Coelho (184-1993) scored 9 points and 8 assists. Paulistano maintains first place with 11-2 record. Sao Paulo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Paulistano will meet league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sao Paulo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Vivo/Franca.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: B.Duarte 15+5reb+1ast, R.Ansaloni 12+4reb, H.Coelho 9+2reb+8ast, M.Maciel 8+5reb, L.Siewert 6+3reb+1ast, M.Miller 5+3reb
Paulistano: B.Adyel 36+4reb+2ast, V.Camilo 14+4reb, G.Abreu 13+12reb+5ast, L.Doria 11+8reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 8+3reb+2ast, S.Matheus 4+3reb+1ast

Osasco - Corinthians 71-93

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Osasco (2-12) was rolled over at home by eighth ranked Corinthians (7-7) 93-71 on Saturday. Corinthians outrebounded Osasco 48-33 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) chipped in 20 points. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Jose Carlos (200-1997) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and forward Magna Silva (201-1998) scored 13 points and 6 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. Corinthians maintains eighth place with 7-7 record. Osasco lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Corinthians will meet at home higher ranked Sao Jose (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osasco will play against LSB / B2B (#11) in Sorocabana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osasco: J.Carlos 15+6reb, P.Boracini 14+3reb+2ast, S.Magna 13+6reb+2ast, A.Patricio 9+1reb+2ast, I.Avelino 7+5reb+1ast, L.Paulo Dos Santos 4+1reb+1ast
Corinthians: D.Thomas 20+2reb, C.Borges 17+14reb+4ast, M.Tavares 10+5reb, I.Goncalves 10+6reb+1ast, Z.Graham 7+2reb+1ast, L.Rojas 7+5reb

Araraquara - Sao Jose 69-77

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Sao Jose (8-6) beat on the road 9th ranked Araraquara (3-10) 77-69 on Saturday. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Eddy Carvalho (197-1987) stepped up and scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Douglas Nunes (210-1987) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side guard Gustavo Scaglia (193-1993, college: Arizona W. CC) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Welington Santos (185-1981) scored 12 points and 6 assists. Sao Jose moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rio Claro. Loser Araraquara keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. Sao Jose will meet Corinthians (#8) in the next round. Araraquara will play against Rio Claro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Araraquara: G.Scaglia 14+6reb+5ast, S.Lucas 13+6reb+1ast, W.Santos 12+2reb+6ast, N.Neto 9+3reb+2ast, E.Matias 6+6reb+1ast, A.Moreira 5+6reb+1ast
Sao Jose: E.Carvalho 18+7reb+4ast, D.Nunes 10+8reb+3ast, R.Carbonari 10+3reb+3ast, D.Figueredo 9+5reb+6ast, N.Morillo 9+2reb+3ast, P.Lima 7+3reb



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