NBB Round 16: Paulistano defeat Sao Paulo in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 16 in the NBB took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of higher ranked Sao Paulo (12-4) to seventh ranked Paulistano (10-6) 78-77 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sao Paulo. Paulistano forced 20 Sao Paulo turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and forward Lucas Doria (203, college: St.Edward's) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Paulistano maintains seventh position with 10-6 record. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the third place with four 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 Vivo/Franca.
Important game to mention about took place in Brasilia. Thirteenth ranked Pato (5-11) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 16th ranked Cerrado (3-13) 110-109 on Thursday evening. The winners were led by Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) who scored that evening 30 points and 6 assists and Jonatan Oliveira supported him with 29 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Pato's coach Jece Leite allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 25 points and 6 assists by American guard Rashaun McLemore (195-1986, college: CSUN) did not help to save the game for Cerrado. Pato maintains thirteenth position with 5-11 record. Cerrado at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Rio Claro. Pato will play against league's second-placed Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cerrado will have a break next round.
An interesting game took place in Brasilia where higher ranked Corinthians (11-5) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Cerrado (3-13) 89-79 on Tuesday. Ruan Miranda fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Caue Borges produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Corinthians' coach Leo Alves rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cerrado maintains sixteenth position with 3-13 record, which they share with Rio Claro. Loser Corinthians dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Pato Basquete lost to Brasilia on the opponent's court 66-79. U.Corinthians lost to defending champion Bauru in a home game 67-79. UniFacisa recorded a loss to Fortaleza on the road 79-88. Caxias do Sul was defeated by Pinheiros on its own court 69-77. Corinthians beat Brasilia in Sao Paulo 101-88.

Brasilia - Pato Basquete 79-66

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Brasilia and 13th ranked Pato had identical 5-10 record. This time Brasilia used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Pato Branco 79-66 on Tuesday night. They outrebounded Pato 37-23 including 29 on the defensive glass. Brasilia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Victor Leal (203-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) for the winners. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (183-1997) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) produced 17 points and Jonatan Oliveira (188-1999) added 16 points (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Pato's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Brasilia maintains tenth position with 6-10 record, which they share with Sao Jose. Pato lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. Brasilia will meet at home Fortaleza (#14) in the next round. Pato will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pato Basquete: R.Roque 17+4reb, J.Oliveira 16+2reb+1ast, J.Materan 8+2reb+3ast, F.Verissimo 7+1reb, A.Victor 6+2reb, N.Gabriel 6+2reb+3ast
Brasilia: V.Leal 25+10reb+1ast, G.Sacco 19+3reb+5ast, G.Basilio 13+5reb+5ast, G.Lessa 8+2reb+7ast, S.Paulo 7+13reb+2ast, V.Gabriel 5+1reb

Cerrado - Corinthians 89-79

An interesting game took place in Brasilia where higher ranked Corinthians (11-5) was upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Cerrado (3-13) 89-79 on Tuesday. Power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. American guard Rashaun McLemore (195-1986, college: CSUN) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Four Cerrado players scored in double figures. The former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and center Maique Tavares (210-1993) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Corinthians' coach Leo Alves rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cerrado maintains sixteenth position with 3-13 record, which they share with Rio Claro. Loser Corinthians dropped to the fourth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: C.Borges 23+5reb+5ast, M.Tavares 18+5reb+2ast, Z.Graham 15+3reb+3ast, D.Thomas 6+4reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 4+4reb+2ast, M.Pereira 4+10reb
Cerrado: R.McLemore 25+6reb+3ast, M.Ruan 21+18reb+3ast, A.Harris 13+4reb+5ast, V.Haydin Daniel 10+6reb+5ast, F.Russo 9+1reb, J.Robson 6+3reb+1ast

U.Corinthians - Bauru 67-79

Very predictable result in Santa Cruz do Sul where ninth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (8-7) defeated 14th ranked U.Corinthians (3-12) 79-67 on Wednesday. The former international guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Italian-Argentinian forward Federico Aguerre (203-1988) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place. Loser U.Corinthians dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will meet Caxias do Sul (#12) on the road in the next round. U.Corinthians will play against Pinheiros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
U.Corinthians: A.Leao 17+2reb+3ast, M.Simms 15+3reb+2ast, F.Aguerre 14+8reb, E.Ruiz 7+6reb+3ast, G.Teichmann 6+7reb+2ast, R.Paulichi 3+1reb+1ast
Bauru: D.Fuzaro 23+6reb+3ast, A.Garcia 18+5reb+2ast, G.Barbosa 13+2reb+1ast, R.Anderson 9+6reb+1ast, D.Brite 9+3reb+3ast, E.Holt 5+5reb+1ast

Fortaleza - UniFacisa 88-79

There was an upset when higher ranked UNIFACISA (7-8) was defeated on the road by sixteenth ranked Fortaleza (4-12) 88-79 on Wednesday. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls St.) fired 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Point guard Matheusinho Brito (184-2000) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Fortaleza's coach Espiga Soares used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Andre Bresolin (195-1987) produced 14 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fortaleza moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser UNIFACISA dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. Fortaleza will meet higher ranked Brasilia (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. UNIFACISA will play against Minas in Belo Horizonte and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: J.Oliveira 17+5reb, A.Bresolin 14+5reb+3ast, A.Ferreira 13+5reb+1ast, F.Corvalan 11, T.Gaskins 11+4reb+6ast, S.Vega 5+1ast
Fortaleza: D.McClanahan 28+5reb+5ast, S.Da Silva 17+7reb+2ast, M.Brito 15+8reb+7ast, P.Pinero 10+5reb, R.Reis 9+8reb+2ast, T.Dias 6+7reb

Caxias do Sul - Pinheiros 69-77

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Pinheiros (10-5) beat on the road 12th ranked Caxias do Sul (5-10) 77-69 on Wednesday. Pinheiros made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Point guard Felipe Ruivo (188) fired 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Pinheiros' coach David Pelosini used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized French Pedro Mendonca (196-1995) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Pinheiros and five Caxias do Sul players scored in double figures. Pinheiros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Minas. Caxias do Sul lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with ten games lost. Pinheiros will meet U.Corinthians (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caxias do Sul will play against Paschoalotto/Bauru and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: P.Mendonca 14+6reb, H.Silva 12+5reb+2ast, T.Mathias 12+12reb, S.Pierotti 10+4reb+4ast, D.Conceicao 10+7reb+1ast, A.Bernardi 7+3reb+1ast
Pinheiros: F.Ruivo 20+6reb+4ast, B.Jonas 14+5reb, E.Matheus 10+1reb+1ast, R.Munford 10+8reb+2ast, R.Amardi 8+2reb, D.Yan 7+5reb

Sao Paulo - Paulistano 77-78

The most exciting game of round 16 in the NBB took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of higher ranked Sao Paulo (12-4) to seventh ranked Paulistano (10-6) 78-77 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sao Paulo. Paulistano forced 20 Sao Paulo turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and forward Lucas Doria (203, college: St.Edward's) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and center Enrico De Paula (205-2005) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Four Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. Paulistano maintains seventh position with 10-6 record. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the third place with four 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 Vivo/Franca.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: M.Miller 26+9reb, C.Bennett 13+3reb+1ast, H.Coelho 12+4reb+2ast, D.Paula Enrico 10+13reb, E.Corazza 7+2reb+5ast, B.Duarte 3+4reb+3ast
Paulistano: N.Barnes 28+1reb+1ast, B.Adyel 12+4reb+4ast, L.Doria 11+7reb+4ast, V.Camilo 8+4reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 7+4reb+4ast, B.Anderson 4+7reb+1ast

Brasilia - Corinthians 88-101

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Brasilia (6-10) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Corinthians (11-5) 101-88 on Thursday. Corinthians made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Corinthians outrebounded Brasilia 45-28 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) fired 23 points for the winners. The former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Corinthians' coach Leo Alves used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (183-1997) produced 26 points and 6 assists and point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) added 13 points and 11 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Corinthians moved-up to fourth place. Loser Brasilia keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Sao Jose. Corinthians will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brasilia will play against Fortaleza (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: G.Sacco 26+4reb+6ast, V.Leal 15+6reb, S.Paulo 14+4reb+3ast, G.Lessa 13+2reb+11ast, A.Allan 9+6reb, E.Sommer 4+1reb+1ast
Corinthians: D.Thomas 23+4reb+3ast, C.Borges 17+2reb+5ast, Z.Graham 16+2reb+3ast, M.Tavares 14+9reb, I.Goncalves 9+6reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 8+5reb+3ast

Cerrado - Pato Basquete 109-110

Important game to mention about took place in Brasilia. Thirteenth ranked Pato (5-11) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 16th ranked Cerrado (3-13) 110-109 on Thursday evening. Pato shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. The winners were led by Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) who scored that evening 30 points and 6 assists and Jonatan Oliveira (188-1999) supported him with 29 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Pato's coach Jece Leite allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 25 points and 6 assists by American guard Rashaun McLemore (195-1986, college: CSUN) did not help to save the game for Cerrado. His fellow American import guard Anthony Harris (196, college: Chicago St.) added 21 points and 6 assists for lost side. Four Pato and five Cerrado players scored in double figures. Pato maintains thirteenth position with 5-11 record. Cerrado at the other side keeps the sixteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Rio Claro. Pato will play against league's second-placed Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cerrado will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: R.McLemore 25+4reb+6ast, A.Harris 21+2reb+6ast, M.Ruan 20+6reb+2ast, F.Russo 16+4reb+1ast, P.Da Costa 11+7reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 8+3reb+3ast
Pato Basquete: R.Roque 30+2reb+6ast, J.Oliveira 29+3reb+3ast, J.Materan 19+5reb+6ast, F.Verissimo 11+4reb+3ast, S.Magna 8+5reb, A.Victor 6+5reb



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