NBB Round 32: Vivo/Franca beat Flamengo in the most crucial game of the week

- April 11, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Georginho de Paula

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Vivo/Franca faced second-ranked Flamengo. Host Vivo/Franca (32-0) defeated guests from Rio de Janeiro (28-4) 83-70. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Flamengo. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) chipped in 17 points. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Undefeated Vivo/Franca have an impressive 32-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-0 record. Flamengo at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Rio Claro. Local Rio Claro (7-24) was outscored by second ranked Flamengo (28-4) 100-53. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Olivinha Rodriguez contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. point guard Cassiano Bueno (189-1997) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds 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. Flamengo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 28-4 record having four points less than leader Sesi Franca. Rio Claro at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 24 games lost. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play at home against Sao Jose (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Rest of the games of round 32 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
U.Corinthians was crushed by Pinheiros in Sao Paulo 94-70. Fortaleza was beaten by Minas at home 85-94. Caxias do Sul was destroyed by Bauru on the opponent's court 89-69. Bauru outscored U.Corinthians in a home game 81-61. Bottom-ranked Cerrado recorded a loss to Pato Basquete on the road 98-91.

Pinheiros - U.Corinthians 94-70

There was no surprise in Sao Paulo where 13th ranked U.Corinthians (9-22) was crushed by sixth ranked Pinheiros (20-12) 94-70. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to U.Corinthians' 18. They outrebounded U.Corinthians 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Canadian forward Richard Amardi (206-1990, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) contributed with 21 points and 4 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. American MikeL Simms (196-1997, college: VCU) replied with 27 points and point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) added 16 points and 4 assists in the effort for U.Corinthians. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinheiros moved-up to fifth place. U.Corinthians lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 22 games lost. Pinheiros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: E.Matheus 21+4reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 14+2reb+4ast, R.Amardi 13+11reb+2ast, R.Munford 11+3reb+1ast, J.Andrade 10+2reb+1ast, D.Andre 8+11reb+5ast
U.Corinthians: M.Simms 27+4reb+1ast, A.Leao 16+3reb+4ast, V.Lersch 13+2reb+6ast, V.Pastor 6+4reb, G.Teichmann 3+1reb+1ast, R.Paulichi 2+4reb

Rio Claro - Flamengo 53-100

The game with biggest result difference took place in Rio Claro. Local Rio Claro (7-24) was outscored by second ranked Flamengo (28-4) 100-53. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rio Claro's 26. They outrebounded Rio Claro 43-32 including 30 on the defensive glass. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-1983) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Flamengo players scored in double figures. Point guard Cassiano Bueno (189-1997) replied with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Venezuelan Edgar Martinez (199-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort 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. Flamengo have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 28-4 record having four points less than leader Sesi Franca. Rio Claro at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 24 games lost. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play at home against Sao Jose (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 17+8reb+3ast, R.Hettsheimeir 17+4reb, G.Pereira 16+9reb+1ast, O.Rodriguez 15+10reb+2ast, J.Vildoza 15+3reb+4ast, L.Martinez 9+4reb+2ast
Rio Claro: C.Bueno 15+5reb+2ast, E.Martinez 13+6reb, W.Alves 8+6reb+1ast, P.Kaique 6+2reb, L.Paulo Dos Santos 5+6reb+3ast, R.Oliveira 4+3reb+1ast

Fortaleza - Minas 85-94

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Minas (22-10) defeated on the road 14th ranked Fortaleza (8-22) 94-85. Minas made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Minas outrebounded Fortaleza 39-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Felipe Vezaro (192-1992, college: TAMIU) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Minas players scored in double figures. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls St.) replied with 25 points and the former international point guard David Rossetto (184-1992) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Fortaleza. Minas moved-up to third place. Fortaleza at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fortaleza will play on the road against U.Corinthians (#13) in Santa Cruz do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Minas: S.Johnson 20+6reb+5ast, A.Borges 18+7reb+3ast, F.Vezaro 17+9reb+2ast, R.Lenz 12+2reb+2ast, A.Paranhos 10+3reb, L.Faggiano 7+4reb
Fortaleza: D.McClanahan 25+4reb+2ast, C.Williams 19+1reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 16+5reb+4ast, P.Pinero 9+2reb+1ast, R.Gusmao 6+3reb, S.Da Silva 5+4reb

Bauru - Caxias do Sul 89-69

Very expected game when 11th ranked Caxias do Sul (12-19) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) 89-69. Paschoalotto/Bauru dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Caxias do Sul's 28 and made 24-of-26 charity shots (92.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Caxias do Sul 42-20 including a 15-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Germerson Barbosa (205-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 9 rebounds. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Gabriel Santos (185-2001) added 8 points in the effort for Caxias do Sul. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 19-13 record. Caxias do Sul at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 19 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caxias do Sul will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bauru: G.Barbosa 21+9reb, R.Anderson 13+9reb, L.Taylor 11+5reb+4ast, J.Machuca 10+1reb+5ast, E.Holt 8+5reb+1ast, D.Brite 6+3reb+1ast
Caxias do Sul: T.Mathias 18+9reb+1ast, O.Elias 10+1reb, S.Gabriel 8+4reb+2ast, S.Pierotti 8+1reb+1ast, D.Ramos 7+3reb+1ast, P.Mendonca 7+3ast

Bauru - U.Corinthians 81-61

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) outscored at home 13th ranked U.Corinthians (9-22) 81-61. Paschoalotto/Bauru players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international guard Danilo Fuzaro (193-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian forward Federico Aguerre (203-1988) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for U.Corinthians. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains seventh position with 19-13 record. U.Corinthians lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 22 games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play at home against Fortaleza (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: A.Garcia 15+2reb+4ast, R.Anderson 14+9reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 13+10reb, D.Fuzaro 10+7reb+7ast, D.Brite 9+1reb+2ast, E.Holt 5+3reb+1ast
U.Corinthians: M.Vinicius 17+5reb+1ast, A.Leao 13+2reb+2ast, F.Aguerre 11+8reb+1ast, V.Lersch 5+5reb+6ast, V.Pastor 4+3reb+1ast, M.Simms 4+1reb+1ast

Pato Basquete - Cerrado 98-91

Not a big story in a game in Pato Branco where 17th ranked Cerrado (5-25) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Pato (10-22) 98-91. Colombian guard Romario Roque (180-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Fabricio Verissimo (192-1998) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and guard Daniel Von Haydin (194-1999) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Cerrado. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pato have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to twelfth place. Cerrado at the other side stay dead last with 25 lost games. Pato will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cerrado will play on the road against Sao Paulo (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pato Basquete: R.Roque 22+5reb+7ast, J.Materan 19+2reb+2ast, F.Verissimo 17+6reb+4ast, M.De Souza 16+2reb+2ast, N.Gabriel 8+3reb, A.Victor 8+7reb+1ast
Cerrado: M.Ruan 25+9reb+1ast, A.Harris 14+1reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 12+3reb+4ast, K.Sheard 10+2reb+5ast, R.McLemore 9+1ast, P.Da Costa 8+4reb

Sesi Franca - Flamengo 83-70

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. Top-ranked Vivo/Franca faced second-ranked Flamengo. Host Vivo/Franca (32-0) defeated guests from Rio de Janeiro (28-4) 83-70. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Flamengo. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. The former international power forward Lucas Mariano (208-1993) chipped in 17 points. Five Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Ricardo Fischer (183-1991) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) added 15 points respectively for the guests. Vivo/Franca have an impressive 32-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 32-0 record. Flamengo at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: G.de Paula 17+4reb+5ast, L.Mariano 17+3reb+3ast, D.Jackson 13+4reb+2ast, L.Silva 11+8reb, J.dos Santos 10+2reb+1ast, S.Scala 6+5reb
Flamengo: R.Fischer 17+5reb+3ast, G.Galvanini 15+3reb+2ast, L.Martinez 12+2reb+3ast, G.Pereira 9+7reb, R.Hettsheimeir 7+2reb, N.Aguirre 6+1ast

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