NBB Round 9 (Regular Season): Minas lose to Corinthians

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Minas (11-3) and eleventh ranked Corinthians (6-7) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Minas was defeated by Corinthians in a tough game in Sao Paulo 96-105. Corinthians made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who led his team to a victory with 31 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) contributed with 12 points and 13 assists for the winners. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) answered with 22 points and 5 assists for Minas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Corinthians moved-up to tenth place. Minas at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Corinthians are looking forward to face U.Corinthians (#12) in Santa Cruz do Sul in the next round. Minas will play at home against Pato (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Sao Paulo was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Vasco da Gama (10-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Paulistano (10-5). Vasco da Gama managed to secure a 6-point victory 76-70. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and Caue Freitas chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Victor Camilo (203-1997) with 14 points and 4 assists. Paulistano's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama maintains fourth place with 10-5 record, which they share with defeated Paulistano. Vasco da Gama will play against Cearense (#7) in Fortaleza in the next round. Paulistano will play on the road against Cerrado in Brasilia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Vasco da Gama (10-5) and Pinheiros (5-8), which took place in Sao Paulo. 4th placed Vasco da Gama lost to twelfth ranked Pinheiros in a road game 67-73 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vasco da Gama. Adyel Borges nailed 19 points and 6 steals for the winning side. Rafael Paulichi came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Vasco da Gama in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pinheiros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 5-8 record, which they share with U.Corinthians and Caxias do Sul. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Paulistano. Pinheiros will meet U.Corinthians (#12) in the next round. Vasco da Gama will play against Cearense (#7) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Cerrado was beaten by Bauru on the road 90-81. Sao Jose won against Mogi on its own court 84-73. Paulistano outscored Brasilia in Sao Paulo 91-69. Corinthians managed to beat Pato at home 85-81. Minas crushed Pinheiros on the opponent's court 91-61.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Renan Lenz of Minas.



Bauru - Cerrado 90-81

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (8-7) beat at home 16th ranked Cerrado (4-10) 90-81 on Monday. Bauru looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) nailed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach Everton Moraes used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international point guard David Rossetto (184-1992) came up with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Cerrado in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bauru maintains ninth place with 8-7 record. Loser Cerrado keeps the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Bauru will meet higher ranked Sao Jose (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will play against Sao Paulo (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: D.Rossetto 20+5reb+4ast, G.Santos 15+5reb+4ast, B.de Abreu Andre 15+5reb+4ast, T.Dias 10+5reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 10+5reb+5ast, S.Matheus 6+1reb+2ast
Bauru: J.Hollowell 18+3reb+2ast, R.Anderson 16+8reb+2ast, D.Brite 16+2reb+6ast, A.Garcia 14+5reb+7ast, L.Taylor 11+3reb+1ast, P.Mendonca 6+2reb+3ast

Paulistano - Vasco da Gama 70-76

The game in Sao Paulo was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Vasco da Gama (10-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Paulistano (10-5). Vasco da Gama managed to secure a 6-point victory 76-70. Vasco da Gama made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and guard Caue Freitas (192-1988) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Vasco da Gama players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Victor Camilo (203-1997) with 14 points and 4 assists and Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) scored 15 points. Paulistano's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama maintains fourth place with 10-5 record, which they share with defeated Paulistano. Vasco da Gama will play against Cearense (#7) in Fortaleza in the next round. Paulistano will play on the road against Cerrado in Brasilia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 15+2reb+3ast, V.Camilo 14+4reb+4ast, K.Crescenzi 10+3reb+2ast, C.Bruno 9+6reb+1ast, A.Andre 6+6reb+1ast, L.Doria 5+6reb+1ast
Vasco da Gama: E.Matheus 25+4reb+3ast, C.Freitas 14+6reb+6ast, L.Basilio 11+4reb+2ast, H.Silva 10+2reb+3ast, R.Paulichi 8+5reb+2ast, F.Russo 4

Sao Jose - Mogi 84-73

Very expected game when 19th ranked Mogi (2-12) lost on the road to eighth ranked Sao Jose (9-4) 84-73 on Tuesday. Sao Jose made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Argentinian point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists for the winning side and Argentinian Leonardo Lema (204-1998) accounted for 20 points. Power forward Luiz Paulo Dos Santos (210-1989, college: Slippery Rock) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Lucas Lacerda (180-1997) added 12 points and 9 assists respectively for Mogi in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sao Jose moved-up to sixth place. Loser Mogi stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mogi will play against Sesi Franca (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mogi: L.Paulo Dos Santos 17+8reb+2ast, L.Lacerda 12+1reb+9ast, M.Iago 10+2reb, S.Stallworth 10+5reb+3ast, C.Ware 9+7reb, S.Lukas 7+1reb
Sao Jose: L.Lema 20+4reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 18+4reb+11ast, R.Carbonari 17+7reb, P.Chourio 13+3reb+1ast, V.Leal 7+5reb, A.Leao 5+2reb+2ast

Pinheiros - Vasco da Gama 73-67

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Vasco da Gama (10-5) and Pinheiros (5-8), which took place in Sao Paulo. 4th placed Vasco da Gama lost to twelfth ranked Pinheiros in a road game 67-73 on Wednesday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vasco da Gama. Pinheiros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Vasco da Gama turnovers. Point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) nailed 19 points and 6 steals for the winning side and Italian-Argentinian forward Federico Aguerre (203-1988) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Rafael Paulichi (201-1998) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-1984) added 19 points respectively for Vasco da Gama in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pinheiros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 5-8 record, which they share with U.Corinthians and Caxias do Sul. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Paulistano. Pinheiros will meet U.Corinthians (#12) in the next round. Vasco da Gama will play against Cearense (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vasco da Gama: M.Vieira 19+1reb+1ast, R.Paulichi 16+6reb+1ast, E.Matheus 12+1reb+1ast, H.Silva 7+7reb+6ast, C.Freitas 6+8reb, C.Sergio 4+4reb+2ast
Pinheiros: B.Adyel 19+4reb+3ast, J.Oliveira 13+2reb, F.Aguerre 13+7reb+1ast, B.Yan 12+3reb, S.Paulo 7+8reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 5+2reb+9ast

Corinthians - Minas 105-96

The game between third ranked Minas (11-3) and eleventh ranked Corinthians (6-7) was the most important one in the last round on Thursday night. Minas was defeated by Corinthians in a tough game in Sao Paulo 96-105. Corinthians made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) who led his team to a victory with 31 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 assists for the winners. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) answered with 22 points and 5 assists and Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) added 15 points and 5 assists in the effort for Minas. Five Corinthians and four Minas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Corinthians moved-up to tenth place. Minas at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Corinthians are looking forward to face U.Corinthians (#12) in Santa Cruz do Sul in the next round. Minas will play at home against Pato (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Minas: F.Baralle 22+4reb+5ast, R.Mineiro 19+3reb+1ast, D.Fuzaro 16+2reb+5ast, L.Gonzalez 15+3reb+5ast, R.Lenz 9+1reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 7+3reb+2ast
Corinthians: E.Clark 31+2reb+1ast, L.Demetrio 19+7reb+1ast, C.Borges 16+6reb+5ast, E.Corazza 12+4reb+13ast, R.Hettsheimeir 12+4reb+1ast, L.Caue 10+3reb

Brasilia - Paulistano 69-91

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Paulistano (10-5) rolled over on the road 18th ranked Brasilia (3-11) 91-69 on Saturday. Paulistano outrebounded Brasilia 41-23 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Lucas Doria (203-1997, college: St.Edward's) nailed 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and swingman Anderson Barbosa (192-2000) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and guard Paulo Da Costa (193-1994) added 15 points respectively for Brasilia in the defeat. 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 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama. Brasilia lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 11 games lost. Paulistano will meet Cerrado (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Brasilia will play against Sao Paulo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: T.Cooper 19+4reb+5ast, P.Da Costa 15+3reb, A.Dalaqua 13+2reb+3ast, D.Ramos 7+1reb+1ast, A.Allan 6+3reb, V.Gabriel 4+2reb+2ast
Paulistano: B.Anderson 19+6reb, L.Doria 18+7reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 13+4reb+3ast, S.Ferreyra 10+3reb+5ast, C.Bruno 9+6reb+2ast, V.Camilo 9+4reb+3ast

Corinthians - Pato 85-81

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Pato (5-9) lost to eleventh ranked Corinthians (6-7) in Sao Paulo 81-85 on Saturday. Strangely Pato outrebounded Corinthians 40-28 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international center Rafael Hettsheimeir (210-1986) nailed 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and the former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) accounted for 12 points and 13 assists. Corinthians' coach Silvio Santander used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Venezuelan swingman Jose Materan (196-1996) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Pato in the defeat. Four Pato players scored in double figures. Corinthians moved-up to tenth place. Pato lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Corinthians will meet U.Corinthians (#12) in the next round. Pato will play against the league's leader Minas where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Pato: N.Gabriel 20+6reb+4ast, J.Materan 17+7reb+3ast, N.Barnes 13+2reb+3ast, F.Verissimo 13+7reb+3ast, E.Sommer 9+3reb, A.Pecos 7+5reb+8ast
Corinthians: R.Hettsheimeir 28+5reb+1ast, E.Clark 16+1reb+4ast, E.Corazza 12+4reb+13ast, C.Borges 9+1reb+2ast, I.Goncalves 7+5reb+1ast, O.Daniel 4+4reb

Pinheiros - Minas 61-91

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Minas (11-3) outplayed 12th ranked Pinheiros (5-8) in Sao Paulo 91-61 on Saturday. Minas had a 31-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international power forward Renan Lenz (207-1990, college: Utah) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) accounted for 21 points. Forward Agapy Samoel (205-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) added 13 points respectively for Pinheiros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Minas keeps a position of league leader. Loser Pinheiros keeps the twelfth place with eight games lost. They share the position with U.Corinthians and Caxias do Sul. Minas will meet at home Pato (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pinheiros will play against U.Corinthians in Santa Cruz do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.Agapy 17+10reb, J.Oliveira 13+1reb, F.Ruivo 7+2reb+1ast, B.Adyel 6+1reb+2ast, B.Yan 6+7reb+1ast, F.Aguerre 5+3reb+2ast
Minas: F.Baralle 21+2reb+3ast, R.Lenz 20+7reb, D.Fuzaro 11+9reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 9+2reb+5ast, R.Mineiro 8+4reb+2ast, A.Paranhos 8+5reb+1ast