NBB Round 20: Sao Paulo beat Corinthians in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#3) and Corinthians (#7). Corinthians was defeated at home 73-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sao Paulo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-5 record having three points less than leader Sesi Franca. Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Bauru. Sao Paulo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Pinheiros.
Undefeated leader Vivo/Franca delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 17th ranked Rio Claro (3-16) 95-73 in Sao Paulo. The former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Michael Smith contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Edgar Martinez (199-1997) replied with 18 points for Rio Claro. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Vivo/Franca (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Rio Claro lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Vivo/Franca will play against Pato (#14) in Pato Branco in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Rio Claro will play at home against Pato and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Santa Cruz do Sul between Caxias do Sul and U.Corinthians. Twelfth ranked Caxias do Sul (6-11) got a very close victory on the road over 16th ranked U.Corinthians (3-14). Caxias do Sul managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Thiago Mathias who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 15 rebounds. Caxias do Sul's coach Bruno Lopes used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Augusto Leao responded with 21 points. Caxias do Sul moved-up to eleventh place. U.Corinthians lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 14 games lost. Caxias do Sul will meet Brasilia (#12) on the road in the next round. U.Corinthians will play against Cerrado (#15) in Brasilia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Paulistano defeated Pato Basquete in Sao Paulo 87-75. Pinheiros beat Brasilia at home 94-83. Cerrado was destroyed by Bauru on the opponent's court 97-73. UniFacisa unfortunately lost to Sao Jose in a home game 79-88. Corinthians was rolled over Flamengo on the road 64-90.
The best stats of 20th round was 20 points by Lucas Silva of Sesi Franca.

U.Corinthians - Caxias do Sul 72-74

A very close game took place in Santa Cruz do Sul between Caxias do Sul and U.Corinthians. Twelfth ranked Caxias do Sul (6-11) got a very close victory on the road over 16th ranked U.Corinthians (3-14). Caxias do Sul managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) who helped to win the game recording 9 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) who added 18 points during the contest. Caxias do Sul's coach Bruno Lopes used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) responded with 21 points and point guard Vithor Lersch (184-1995) scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Caxias do Sul moved-up to eleventh place. U.Corinthians lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 14 games lost. Caxias do Sul will meet Brasilia (#12) on the road in the next round. U.Corinthians will play against Cerrado (#15) in Brasilia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: H.Silva 18+4reb+2ast, D.Ramos 15+4reb+3ast, A.Bernardi 10+2reb, S.Pierotti 9+2reb+2ast, T.Mathias 9+15reb+1ast, D.Conceicao 5+2reb+1ast
U.Corinthians: A.Leao 21+4reb+3ast, R.Paulichi 13+5reb+1ast, M.Vinicius 11+3reb+1ast, R.Rafael 8+11reb, V.Lersch 8+8reb+4ast, G.Teichmann 5+7reb+5ast

Pato Basquete - Paulistano 75-87

There was no surprise in Pato Branco where 14th ranked Pato (5-15) was defeated by seventh ranked Paulistano (12-7) 87-75 on Tuesday. Paulistano made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Gui Abreu (199-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) who added 20 points during the contest. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) responded with 19 points and Venezuelan swingman Jose Materan (196-1996) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paulistano moved-up to sixth place. Pato lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 15 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 Corinthians.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: N.Barnes 20+1ast, G.Abreu 17+9reb, C.Bruno 14+2reb, B.Adyel 12+3reb+4ast, V.Camilo 9+4reb, S.Matheus 6+2reb
Pato Basquete: R.Roque 19+3reb+2ast, V.Mijas 11+1reb, J.Materan 10+7reb+1ast, F.Verissimo 9+3reb, A.Victor 8+1reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 5

Corinthians - Sao Paulo 73-85

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#3) and Corinthians (#7). Corinthians was defeated at home 73-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The best player for the winners was American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sao Paulo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-5 record having three points less than leader Sesi Franca. Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Bauru. Sao Paulo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 23+6reb+5ast, R.Ansaloni 17+6reb, T.Da Silva 15+6reb+1ast, M.Miller 11+4reb, E.Corazza 7+3reb+2ast, H.Coelho 6+6reb+4ast
Corinthians: D.Thomas 21+6reb+4ast, M.Tavares 15+6reb+1ast, M.Pereira 15+11reb+2ast, O.Daniel 12+3reb+2ast, F.Queiros 3, I.Goncalves 3+3reb+3ast

Pinheiros - Brasilia 94-83

No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where fifth ranked Pinheiros (13-7) defeated 12th ranked Brasilia (6-14) 94-83 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Pinheiros. Brasilia managed to win fourth quarter 28-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 22 and made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Brasilia 48-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Yan Djalo (202-2001) who helped to win the game recording 19 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) who added 11 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Pinheiros' coach David Pelosini allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (183-1997) responded with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pinheiros maintains fifth position with 13-7 record. Brasilia lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 14 games lost. Pinheiros' 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:
Pinheiros: D.Yan 19+4reb+3ast, F.Ruivo 16+1reb+6ast, D.Andre 14+5reb+2ast, R.Munford 11+12reb+2ast, B.Jonas 11+3reb+4ast, D.Penteado 8+11reb+2ast
Brasilia: G.Sacco 31+5reb+5ast, G.Lessa 17+6reb+6ast, S.Paulo 14+7reb+1ast, V.Leal 14+7reb+2ast, A.Allan 6+4reb+1ast, E.Sommer 1+3reb

Bauru - Cerrado 97-73

Very expected game when 15th ranked Cerrado (4-16) was rolled over on the road by eighth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (11-8) 97-73 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 55-29 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Paschoalotto/Bauru dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cerrado's 26. They outrebounded Cerrado 40-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. Paschoalotto/Bauru looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Cerrado's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Emmitt Holt (201-1996, college: Providence) who added 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. American guard Anthony Harris (196, college: Chicago St.) responded with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Rashaun McLemore (195-1986, college: CSUN) scored 23 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Corinthians. Cerrado lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cerrado will play against U.Corinthians (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: E.Holt 21+6reb+1ast, A.Garcia 19+4reb+4ast, R.Anderson 15+6reb+1ast, D.Fuzaro 14+10reb+6ast, G.Barbosa 10+3reb+4ast, D.Brite 4+5reb+4ast
Cerrado: R.McLemore 23+3reb+1ast, A.Harris 20+6reb+5ast, F.Russo 16+3reb, M.Ruan 6+6reb, P.Da Costa 5+5reb+3ast, J.Robson 2+1reb+3ast

UniFacisa - Sao Jose 79-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Paraiba where tenth ranked Sao Jose (10-10) beat 9th ranked UNIFACISA (9-10) 88-79 on Wednesday. Sao Jose shot 60.4 percent from the field. Sao Jose had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Nehemias Morillo (197-1992, college: S.Florida) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Douglas Nunes (210-1987) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five Sao Jose players scored in double figures. The former international Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sao Jose have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place. UNIFACISA at the other side dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home higher ranked Minas (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. UNIFACISA will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: N.Morillo 22+5reb+5ast, P.Pedro 12+6reb, D.Nunes 12+6reb+5ast, R.Carbonari 10+2reb+1ast, A.Pecos 10+4reb+4ast, D.Sousa 8+2reb+1ast
UniFacisa: A.Ferreira 16+6reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 16+5reb+1ast, G.Hubner 13+2reb, C.Freitas 11+4reb+2ast, T.Gaskins 9+5reb+5ast, A.Bresolin 9+2reb+5ast

Flamengo - Corinthians 90-64

Not a big story in a game in Rio de Janeiro where 7th ranked Corinthians (11-8) was outplayed by second ranked Flamengo (17-2) 90-64 on Thursday. Flamengo shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Argentinian point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) who added 15 points during the contest. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Maozinha Pereira (200-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and guard Isaac Goncalves (196-1990) scored 15 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Flamengo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-2 record having just two points less than leader Sesi Franca. Corinthians lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Bauru. Flamengo will meet UNIFACISA (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Corinthians' 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:
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 16+8reb+3ast, J.Vildoza 15+4reb+2ast, L.Martinez 12+2reb+1ast, R.Fischer 11+1reb+3ast, G.Pereira 9+2reb+1ast, R.Mineiro 8+5reb
Corinthians: I.Goncalves 15+4reb+1ast, M.Pereira 12+10reb+1ast, M.Tavares 9+5reb, L.Gabriel 9+1reb+6ast, O.Daniel 6+1reb+1ast, D.Thomas 5+1reb+4ast

Sesi Franca - Rio Claro 95-73

Undefeated leader Vivo/Franca delivered the nineteenth consecutive victory. This time they crushed 17th ranked Rio Claro (3-16) 95-73 in Sao Paulo. Vivo/Franca made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Edgar Martinez (199-1997) replied with 18 points and power forward Luiz Paulo Dos Santos (210-1989, college: Slippery Rock) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rio Claro. Five Vivo/Franca and four Rio Claro players 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. Vivo/Franca (19-0) have an impressive 19-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 19 victories in a row. Rio Claro lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Vivo/Franca will play against Pato (#14) in Pato Branco in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Rio Claro will play at home against Pato and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: L.Silva 20+3reb+1ast, M.Smith 16+6reb+2ast, G.de Paula 14+5reb+7ast, J.dos Santos 14+4reb+1ast, L.Mariano 12+1reb+1ast, D.Jackson 10+5reb+2ast
Rio Claro: E.Martinez 18+4reb+1ast, L.Paulo Dos Santos 13+6reb+2ast, W.Sena 12+4reb, C.Bueno 11+2reb+8ast, R.Oliveira 6+4reb+1ast, W.Alves 4+4reb+1ast



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