LDB U20 Round 14: Corinthians defeat Pinheiros

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Pinheiros (11-2) in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Corinthians (12-2) 78-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pinheiros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Daniel Ferreira (195-2002) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jonas Buffat (191) replied with 29 points for Pinheiros. Corinthians have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinheiros. Pinheiros at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose. Corinthians are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sao Jose at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pinheiros' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Paulistano.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Paulistano (14-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging second-ranked Sao Jose (11-2) 68-66 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Sao Jose. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Adyel Borges chipped in 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Pedro Pereira (190-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Paulistano have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record which they share with defeated Sao Jose. Sao Jose at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Pinheiros. 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 Pinheiros.
A very close game took place in Sao Paulo between Cerrado and Sao Paulo. Third ranked Cerrado (9-6) got a very close victory on the road over their close opponent Sao Paulo (9-5). Cerrado managed to escape with a 1-point win 70-69 in the fight for the third place. Ruan Miranda notched 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 23 points and 18 rebounds by Matheus Maciel did not help to save the game for Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cerrado maintains third position with 9-6 record having four points less than leader Pinheiros which they share with defeated Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. Cerrado will meet at home Bauru (#5) in the next round. Sao Paulo will play against Praia in Vitoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Sao Paulo was smashed by Sao Jose on the road 93-59. Paulistano destroyed Cerrado on its own court 74-52. Bauru was outscored by Corinthians in Sao Paulo 93-58. Pinheiros managed to beat Praia at home 97-82. Sao Jose defeated Cerrado on the opponent's court 75-61. Sao Paulo lost to undefeated Paulistano in a home game 35-70. Corinthians destroyed Praia on the road 80-61. Bauru unfortunately lost to Pinheiros on its own court 72-89. Praia managed to beat Bauru in Vitoria 75-65.

Sao Jose - Sao Paulo 93-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Sao Jose's (11-2) home victory over 3rd ranked Sao Paulo (9-5) 93-59 on Monday. Sao Jose had a 38-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sao Jose made 9 blocks. Center Sergio Conceicao (208-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Leonardo Abreu (184-2002) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 blocks. Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by center Matheus Maciel (206-2001) did not help to save the game for Sao Paulo. Point guard Pedro Rodrigues (175-2000) added 12 points and 5 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. Sao Jose have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Pinheiros lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Sao Paulo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. Sao Jose will meet league's second-placed Corinthians in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sao Paulo will play against Praia in Vitoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: M.Maciel 19+12reb, R.Pedro 12+5reb+3ast, W.Matheus 6+8reb, N.Ronaldo 6+4reb, M.Miguel 5+1reb+1ast, M.Luiz 5+1reb+3ast
Sao Jose: V.Elvis 18+3reb, C.Sergio 17+14reb+4ast, M.Joao 16+7reb+2ast, T.Vitor 12+8reb+1ast, A.Leonardo 11+7reb+12ast, P.Pedro 10+2reb+2ast

Paulistano - Cerrado 74-52

Rather expected game when 3rd ranked Cerrado (9-6) was smashed by top-ranked Paulistano (14-0) in Sao Paulo 74-52 on Monday. Paulistano dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Cerrado's 24. Paulistano forced 24 Cerrado turnovers. Point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) notched 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Matheus Silva (189-2001) supported him with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 10 points and 19 rebounds by power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) did not help to save the game for Cerrado. Power forward Augusto Alcassa (211-2000) added 4 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists 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. Paulistano have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record. Loser Cerrado keeps the third place 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 Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: J.Robson 10+2reb+1ast, M.Ruan 10+19reb+2ast, S.Victor 9+2reb+1ast, J.Vitor Camargo 9+2reb+1ast, G.Joao 6+3reb+1ast, M.Eduardo 4+1reb
Paulistano: F.Vinicius 16+1reb+1ast, B.Anderson 14+4reb+2ast, B.Adyel 13+6reb+4ast, S.Matheus 9+6reb+5ast, B.Andre 8+7reb+2ast, A.Murilo 7+7reb

Corinthians - Bauru 93-58

Rather predictable result when second ranked Corinthians (12-2) rolled over 5th ranked Bauru (7-8) in Sao Paulo 93-58 on Monday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Corinthians made 18 blocks. Guard Lucas Prolla (183-2004) notched 16 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five Corinthians players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by center Felipe Cardoso (211-2000) did not help to save the game for Bauru. Guard Guilherme Omena (192-2004) added 16 points and 7 steals 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 have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinheiros. Bauru lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. Corinthians will meet at home league's second-placed Sao Jose in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bauru will play against Cerrado in Brasilia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: O.Guilherme 16+4reb+3ast, C.Felipe 16+11reb, G.Joao 10+7reb+2ast, P.Kaique 9+2reb, T.Joao 3+4reb, C.Vitor 2+5reb
Corinthians: P.Lucas 16+4reb+7ast, L.Gabriel 14+3reb+4ast, F.Daniel 13+2reb+3ast, L.Alexandre 12+2reb+2ast, M.Pereira 11+11reb, G.Jonathan 11+8reb+1ast

Pinheiros - Praia 97-82

Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Praia (8-6) lost to first ranked Pinheiros (11-2) in Sao Paulo 82-97 on Monday. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Praia's 40. They outrebounded Praia 41-25 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Jonas Buffat (191) notched 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) supported him with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Pinheiros' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by forward Guilherme Estevao (204-2000) did not help to save the game for Praia. Matheus Penteado (203-2001) added 14 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Pinheiros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record, which they share with Sao Jose. Loser Praia keeps the fourth place 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 Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Praia: E.Guilherme 25+9reb+2ast, P.Matheus 14+4reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 11+2reb+4ast, D.Paula Joao 11+3reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 10+7ast, M.Raffael 5+2reb+4ast
Pinheiros: B.Jonas 18+7reb+4ast, E.Donaldson 16+6reb+2ast, F.Tiago 16+2reb+5ast, W.Maicon 14+6reb+2ast, E.Matheus 13+9reb+5ast, D.Yan 9+7reb+2ast

Cerrado - Sao Jose 61-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Sao Jose's (11-2) road victory over 3rd ranked Cerrado (9-6) in Brasilia 75-61 on Tuesday. Sao Jose had a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Sergio Conceicao (208-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Leonardo Abreu (184-2002) supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds by power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) did not help to save the game for Cerrado. Forward Victor Silva (199-2001) added 12 points for the hosts. Sao Jose have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Pinheiros lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser Cerrado keeps the third place with six games lost. Sao Jose will meet league's second-placed Corinthians in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cerrado will play against Bauru and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: M.Ruan 16+16reb+1ast, S.Victor 12+4reb+1ast, J.Robson 12+3reb+1ast, J.Vitor Camargo 8+4reb+2ast, G.Joao 7+1reb+3ast, A.Augusto 6+4reb+1ast
Sao Jose: C.Sergio 21+11reb+1ast, A.Leonardo 16+6reb+6ast, O.Vitor 13+5reb, P.Pedro 10+5reb+7ast, M.Joao 8+7reb+3ast, V.Elvis 7+4reb+1ast

Sao Paulo - Paulistano 35-70

There was no surprise when 3rd ranked Sao Paulo (9-5) was outleveled at home by top-ranked Paulistano (14-0) 70-35 on Tuesday. Paulistano held Sao Paulo to an opponent 19.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Guard Vinicius Ferreira (185-2002) notched 13 points to lead the effort and guard Matheus Silva (189-2001) supported him with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Even 8 points and 10 rebounds by Ronaldo Neto (-2004) did not help to save the game for Sao Paulo. Matheus Weber (195-2000) added 8 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paulistano have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record. Sao Paulo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five 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 Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: N.Ronaldo 8+10reb+2ast, W.Matheus 8+9reb, M.Luiz 6, B.Fagundes 5+4reb, d.Andrade Anderson 4+3reb+1ast, M.Maciel 2+10reb
Paulistano: F.Vinicius 13+4reb+1ast, B.Andre 12+1reb, S.Matheus 10+5reb+3ast, F.Motta 8+3reb+3ast, B.Anderson 7+5reb+3ast, A.Murilo 5+5reb+1ast

Praia - Corinthians 61-80

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Corinthians (12-2) crushed 4th ranked Praia (8-6) in Vitoria 80-61 on Tuesday. Guard Lucas Prolla (183-2004) notched 17 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds by forward Guilherme Estevao (204-2000) did not help to save the game for Praia. Guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Corinthians have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinheiros. Loser Praia keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Corinthians will meet at home league's second-placed Sao Jose in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Praia will play against Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Praia: E.Guilherme 14+14reb+1ast, M.Raffael 14+6reb+2ast, C.Gabriel 12+3reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 7+5reb+6ast, R.Wellington 5+5reb+1ast, D.Paula Joao 5+2reb+1ast
Corinthians: P.Lucas 17+4reb+6ast, F.Daniel 12+3reb+1ast, M.Pereira 12+6reb+3ast, C.Samis 10+6reb, A.Dalaqua 10+2reb+3ast, L.Alexandre 6+5reb+2ast

Bauru - Pinheiros 72-89

Very expected game when 5th ranked Bauru (7-8) lost at home to first ranked Pinheiros (11-2) 89-72 on Tuesday. Pinheiros forced 21 Bauru turnovers and had a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) notched 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Jonas Buffat (191) supported him with 14 points and 6 assists. Five Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Pinheiros' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 22 points by point guard Joao Tiossi (-2001) did not help to save the game for Bauru. Center Felipe Cardoso (211-2000) added 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Pinheiros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-2 record, which they share with Sao Jose. Bauru lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight 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 Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Bauru: T.Joao 22+3reb+2ast, P.Kaique 16+2reb+3ast, C.Felipe 15+6reb+1ast, G.Joao 9+2reb+4ast, O.Guilherme 5+2reb+6ast, C.Vitor 3+7reb+1ast
Pinheiros: B.Jonas 14+3reb+6ast, E.Matheus 13+9reb+3ast, E.Donaldson 12+2reb+1ast, D.Yan 11+4reb+4ast, W.Maicon 10+7reb, N.Ivan 10+3reb

Sao Paulo - Cerrado 69-70

A very close game took place in Sao Paulo between Cerrado and Sao Paulo. Third ranked Cerrado (9-6) got a very close victory on the road over their close opponent Sao Paulo (9-5). Cerrado managed to escape with a 1-point win 70-69 in the fight for the third place. Power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) notched 22 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Victor Silva (199-2001) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 18 rebounds by center Matheus Maciel (206-2001) did not help to save the game for Sao Paulo. Guard Luiz Mendonca (188-2000) added 16 points for the hosts. Sao Paulo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cerrado maintains third position with 9-6 record having four points less than leader Pinheiros which they share with defeated Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. Cerrado will meet at home Bauru (#5) in the next round. Sao Paulo will play against Praia in Vitoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: M.Maciel 23+18reb+2ast, M.Luiz 16+2reb+1ast, W.Matheus 8+4reb+1ast, O.Jean 8+3reb+2ast, R.Pedro 6+5reb+2ast, G.Calebe 3+1reb+2ast
Cerrado: M.Ruan 22+5reb+2ast, S.Victor 18+6reb+2ast, S.Italo 12+2reb+2ast, A.Augusto 9+10reb+1ast, J.Robson 6+4reb+7ast, G.Joao 2+4reb+2ast

Paulistano - Sao Jose 68-66

Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Paulistano (14-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging second-ranked Sao Jose (11-2) 68-66 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Sao Jose. Paulistano forced 21 Sao Jose turnovers. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) chipped in 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Pedro Pereira (190-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Leonardo Abreu (184-2002) scored 14 points and 7 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Paulistano have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-0 record which they share with defeated Sao Jose. Sao Jose at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Pinheiros. 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 Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: A.Leonardo 14+4reb+7ast, P.Pedro 14+10reb+5ast, M.Joao 13+3reb+4ast, C.Sergio 13+8reb, V.Elvis 7+3reb, O.Vitor 5+5reb
Paulistano: C.Bruno 20+8reb+1ast, A.Murilo 12+3reb, B.Adyel 12+3reb+5ast, S.Matheus 8+3reb+2ast, B.Anderson 7+5reb+1ast, I.Leandro 5+3reb+1ast

Bauru - Praia 65-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Praia's (8-6) road victory over 5th ranked Bauru (7-8) 75-65 on Wednesday. Praia forced 20 Bauru turnovers. Forward Guilherme Estevao (204-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Alexsander Vernizz (183-2000) supported him with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Praia players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 6 assists by guard Joao Guizardi (184-2004) did not help to save the game for Bauru. Center Vitor Carvalho (204-2004) added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Praia maintains fourth position with 8-6 record. Bauru lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. Praia will meet at home higher ranked Sao Paulo (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bauru will play against Cerrado in Brasilia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: G.Joao 23+4reb+6ast, C.Vitor 16+13reb+2ast, O.Guilherme 8+6reb+4ast, G.Evandro 8+6reb+2ast, P.Kaique 7+1reb+1ast, T.Joao 3+6reb+1ast
Praia: E.Guilherme 22+11reb+2ast, C.Gabriel 16+5reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 12+8reb+8ast, M.Raffael 11+1reb+1ast, D.Paula Joao 9+1reb+1ast, P.Matheus 3+3reb+1ast

Pinheiros - Corinthians 69-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Pinheiros (11-2) in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Corinthians (12-2) 78-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pinheiros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Daniel Ferreira (195-2002) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Forward Jonas Buffat (191) replied with 29 points and British Eric Donaldson (191-2001) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Pinheiros. Corinthians have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-2 record having just two points less than leader Pinheiros. Pinheiros at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose. Corinthians are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sao Jose at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pinheiros' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: B.Jonas 29+3reb+2ast, E.Donaldson 12+8reb, D.Yan 7+6reb+3ast, F.Tiago 7+2reb, E.Matheus 5+3reb+4ast, W.Maicon 5+13reb+1ast
Corinthians: F.Daniel 17+6reb+1ast, L.Gabriel 16+3ast, C.Samis 16+4reb, M.Pereira 13+15reb+2ast, P.Lucas 6+1reb+5ast, A.Dalaqua 6+2reb+1ast



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