NBB Round 11 (Regular Season): Last-ranked Mogi beats Sao Paulo

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Bottom-ranked Mogi managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses on Friday night. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Sao Paulo 63-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sao Paulo. The best player for the winners was naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) who scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Luiz Paulo Dos Santos (210-1989, college: Slippery Rock) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) produced 15 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Mogi (3-15) moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Brasilia. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost.
Leader Minas delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Caxias do Sul (6-11) 84-55 in Belo Horizonte. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Alexandre Paranhos contributed with 9 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vinicius Chagas (202-2001) answered with 16 points and 5 rebounds for Caxias do Sul. Minas (15-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Minas 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 the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Minas recorded the fifteenth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 15th ranked U.Corinthians (5-12) 95-71 in Belo Horizonte. It was a great evening for Yuri Neptune who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Duane Johnson responded with 7 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Minas. They maintain first place with 15-3 record. U.Corinthians lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
U.Corinthians was defeated by Pato in Pato Branco 79-63. Cearense beat Cerrado at home 87-76. Brasilia was destroyed by UniFacisa on the opponent's court 93-69. Corinthians unfortunately lost to Vasco da Gama in a home game 78-80. Flamengo managed to beat Pinheiros on the road 88-83. Sao Paulo defeated Sao Jose on its own court 78-74. Bottom-ranked Mogi was beaten by Paulistano in Sao Paulo 92-78. Sesi Franca destroyed Bauru at home 97-75. Flamengo outscored Corinthians on the opponent's court 95-72. Pato managed to beat Caxias do Sul in a home game 78-74. Brasilia was defeated by Cearense on the road 83-73. UniFacisa beat Cerrado on its own court 92-80. Botafogo won against Pinheiros in Rio de Janeiro 88-84. Paulistano managed to outperform Sao Jose at home 92-79.
The best stats of 11th round was 17 points and 5 assists by Kevin Crescenzi of Paulistano.



Minas - Caxias do Sul 84-55

Leader Minas delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Caxias do Sul (6-11) 84-55 in Belo Horizonte. Minas outrebounded Caxias do Sul 44-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Minas players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points. Forward Alexandre Paranhos (204-1992) contributed with 9 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vinicius Chagas (202-2001) answered with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Leonardo Cravero (200-2002) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Caxias do Sul. Minas (15-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Minas 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 the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Minas: L.Gonzalez 24+4reb+2ast, R.Lenz 13+4reb+1ast, R.Lucas 9+1reb+5ast, R.Mineiro 9+2reb+3ast, D.Fuzaro 9+5reb+3ast, A.Paranhos 9+16reb+1ast
Caxias do Sul: C.Vinicius 16+5reb+1ast, C.Leonardo 11+7reb+2ast, W.Alves 10+1reb+1ast, S.Gabriel 7+4reb+2ast, D.Conceicao 6+4reb+1ast, A.Konsztadt 3+3reb+4ast

Pato - U.Corinthians 79-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked U.Corinthians' (5-12) road loss to fourteenth ranked Pato (7-11) 63-79 on Wednesday. Pato outrebounded U.Corinthians 40-26 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for center Gabriel Novaes (208-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Eduardo Sommer (205-1994) helped adding 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Pato players scored in double figures. Jamison Costa (199-2000) responded with 16 points and guard Pedro Nunes (197-2008) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. U.Corinthians' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pato moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Pinheiros. U.Corinthians lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Pato will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pato: N.Gabriel 20+11reb+1ast, N.Barnes 16+4reb+1ast, E.Sommer 14+6reb+2ast, A.Pecos 10+6reb+3ast, F.Verissimo 10+1reb+2ast, M.De Souza 4+4reb+1ast
U.Corinthians: C.Jamison 16+3reb+2ast, M.Vinicius 10+4reb+1ast, P.Nunes 9+5reb+1ast, K.Stephens 7+6reb, R.Djokovic 7+1reb+6ast, A.Coimbra 6+2reb+1ast

Cearense - Cerrado 87-76

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Fortaleza (10-7) defeated at home 17th ranked Cerrado (5-13) 87-76 on Wednesday. Cearense dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Cerrado's 34. They outrebounded Cerrado 40-23 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Fernando Salsamendi (194-1996, college: Ave Maria) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Five Fortaleza players scored in double figures. Center Andre Barbosa de Abreu (212-2002) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Matheus Silva (189-2001) scored 19 points. Cerrado's coach Regis Marrelli rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Cearense moved-up to seventh place. Loser Cerrado keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Cearense will meet at home higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cearense: D.McClanahan 18+8reb+1ast, F.Salsamendi 15+6reb+4ast, E.Ewing 15+5reb, F.Queiros 10+12reb+1ast, C.Bueno 10+4reb+3ast, S.Orresta 9+2reb+5ast
Cerrado: B.de Abreu Andre 21+5reb+1ast, S.Matheus 19+3reb+3ast, D.Rossetto 12+2reb+3ast, S.Henrique 8+2reb+2ast, G.Santos 7+1reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 6+4reb+3ast

UniFacisa - Brasilia 93-69

Very expected game in Paraiba where 18th ranked Brasilia (3-15) was rolled over by sixth ranked UNIFACISA (11-6) 93-69 on Wednesday. UniFacisa outrebounded Brasilia 39-24 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. UniFacisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for power forward Rafael Rachel (205-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four UNIFACISA players scored in double figures. American guard Christian Alaekwe (193, college: St.Thomas, TX) responded with 30 points and the other American import guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) scored 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UniFacisa maintains sixth place with 11-6 record. Brasilia lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Mogi. UniFacisa will meet at home higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: R.Rafael 24+5reb+3ast, M.Solanas 15+4reb+1ast, F.Corvalan 13+5reb+5ast, D.Nesbitt 10+6reb+1ast, G.Hubner 9+7reb+1ast, V.Lersch 7+4reb+9ast
Brasilia: C.Alaekwe 30+3reb+2ast, A.Allan 10+4reb, T.Cooper 7+6reb+5ast, D.Ramos 6+2reb+1ast, T.Oliveira 6+4reb, A.Dalaqua 6+2reb+3ast

Corinthians - Vasco da Gama 78-80

Very predictable result in Sao Paulo where fourth ranked Vasco da Gama (13-5) edged 10th ranked Corinthians (8-9) 80-78 on Wednesday. Vasco da Gama outrebounded Corinthians 36-25 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Rafael Paulichi (201-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Vasco da Gama players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and American guard Elyjah Clark (190-1998, college: MSSU) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Vasco da Gama. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama maintains fourth place with 13-5 record, which they share with Paulistano. Loser Corinthians keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Vasco da Gama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Corinthians will play against Sao Jose (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vasco da Gama: R.Paulichi 21+6reb+3ast, H.Silva 15+7reb+3ast, E.Matheus 14+5reb+5ast, M.Vieira 14+5reb+2ast, T.Mathias 7+2reb, C.Freitas 5+4reb+2ast
Corinthians: E.Corazza 18+5reb+10ast, E.Clark 14+4reb+3ast, C.Borges 11+1ast, L.Demetrio 9+4reb, O.Daniel 7+5reb+1ast, L.Rojas 6+2reb

Pinheiros - Flamengo 83-88

Not a big story in a game in Sao Paulo where 12th ranked Pinheiros (7-11) was defeated by second ranked Flamengo (14-2) 88-83 on Wednesday. Flamengo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Hungarian Marko Filipovity (204-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Gui Pereira (192-1991) helped adding 23 points. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) responded with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Yan Barbosa (204-2001) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Pinheiros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Flamengo. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader Minas. Loser Pinheiros keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pato. Flamengo will meet U.Corinthians (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pinheiros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Pereira 23+2reb+1ast, M.Filipovity 21+6reb+2ast, G.Galvanini 14+6reb+2ast, F.Balbi 11+6ast, K.Goncalves 7+1ast, S.Machado 6+1reb+3ast
Pinheiros: B.Adyel 24+5reb+5ast, B.Yan 17+5reb, F.Ruivo 12+2reb+7ast, J.Oliveira 8+5reb, S.Paulo 7+4reb+2ast, F.Aguerre 6+7reb+1ast

Sao Paulo - Sao Jose 78-74

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Sao Paulo (8-10) won against at home 9th ranked Sao Jose (9-8) 78-74 on Wednesday. Strangely Sao Jose outrebounded Sao Paulo 38-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. Douglas Silva (201-1998) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Venezuelan guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990, agency: Pro Sports) scored 17 points. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo maintains eleventh place with 8-10 record. Sao Jose lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight games lost. Sao Paulo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play against Corinthians (#10) in Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: L.Siewert 19+6reb+1ast, T.Curnell 16+5reb+3ast, C.Bennett 14+4reb+2ast, R.Fischer 11+2reb+7ast, M.Miller 10+5reb+1ast, R.Ansaloni 6+2reb+4ast
Sao Jose: P.Chourio 17+2reb+2ast, D.Silva 15+7reb, L.Lema 9+3reb, N.Vitor 8+2reb, A.Bernardi 8+5reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 7+3reb+8ast

Paulistano - Mogi 92-78

There was no surprise in Sao Paulo where 19th ranked Mogi (3-15) was defeated by fifth ranked Paulistano (13-5) 92-78 on Wednesday. Paulistano looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Forward Lucas Doria (203-1997, college: St.Edward's) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Luiz Paulo Dos Santos (210-1989, college: Slippery Rock) responded with 10 points and 5 assists and Vinicius Pastor (199-1990) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Paulistano. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama. Mogi lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. They share it with Brasilia.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 18+3reb+3ast, A.Andre 14+4reb+3ast, L.Doria 13+8reb+3ast, B.Anderson 12+1reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 9+2reb+4ast, A.Lucas 8+2reb
Mogi: G.Lessa 14+2ast, S.Lukas 12+4reb+2ast, V.Pastor 11+6reb+1ast, M.Luiz 10+1reb, L.Paulo Dos Santos 10+4reb+5ast, S.Stallworth 7+3reb+3ast

Sesi Franca - Bauru 97-75

No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where fourth ranked Vivo/Franca (13-3) smashed 7th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (10-8) 97-75 on Thursday. Sesi Franca had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. Sesi Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Bauru's players. It was a great evening for international center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American, agency: AG Sports Solutions) helped adding 23 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Coach Helinho Garcia's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) responded with 15 points and naturalized French Pedro Mendonca (196-1995) scored 12 points. Five Bauru players scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Vivo/Franca. Sesi Franca moved-up to third place. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Sesi Franca will meet UniFacisa (#6) in the next round. Bauru will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: L.Silva 29+9reb+1ast, C.Hinkle 23+3reb+3ast, D.Jackson 17+1reb+4ast, J.dos Santos 8+6reb+4ast, H.Guillent 7+6reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 5+4reb+1ast
Bauru: R.Anderson 15+4reb+1ast, D.Brite 12+1reb+3ast, P.Mendonca 12+4reb+3ast, A.Garcia 10+3reb+2ast, J.Hollowell 10+8reb+1ast, M.Maciel 8+2reb

Corinthians - Flamengo 72-95

Very expected game in Sao Paulo where 10th ranked Corinthians (8-9) was rolled over by second ranked Flamengo (14-2) 95-72 on Friday. Flamengo made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. It was a great evening for the former international guard Scott Machado (185-1990, college: Iona) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points. Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989) helped adding 6 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Guard Isaac Goncalves (196-1990) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Elinho Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) scored 8 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Flamengo. They maintain second place with 14-2 record behind leader Minas. Loser Corinthians keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Flamengo will meet U.Corinthians (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Corinthians will play against Sao Jose (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: S.Machado 17+3reb+3ast, G.Galvanini 15+2reb, M.Cuello 13+3reb+3ast, M.Filipovity 13+4reb+1ast, K.Goncalves 11+2reb, D.Louzada 9+5reb+1ast
Corinthians: I.Goncalves 13+5reb+2ast, L.Demetrio 12+3reb, O.Daniel 9+3reb+2ast, C.Gabriel 8+3ast, E.Corazza 8+5reb+6ast, C.Borges 6+2reb+3ast

Minas - U.Corinthians 95-71

Leader Minas recorded the fifteenth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 15th ranked U.Corinthians (5-12) 95-71 in Belo Horizonte. Minas dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to U.Corinthians' 22. They outrebounded U.Corinthians 48-32 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Yuri Neptune (201-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) helped adding 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Minas players scored in double figures. American forward Duane Johnson (201-1991, college: ESU) responded with 7 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized American forward Luiz Machado Jr (200-1998, college: SW Christian) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Minas. They maintain first place with 15-3 record. U.Corinthians lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Minas: N.Yuri 18+6reb, R.Lenz 12+8reb, F.Baralle 12+6reb+5ast, D.Fuzaro 11+1reb+5ast, L.Gonzalez 11+4reb+1ast, A.Paranhos 10+6reb
U.Corinthians: L.Machado Jr. 15+1reb+1ast, C.Jamison 10+4reb+1ast, C.Arthur 8+3reb+1ast, P.Nunes 8+5reb+2ast, F.Thaylor 7+1reb+1ast, D.Johnson 7+9reb+3ast

Pato - Caxias do Sul 78-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Pato Branco where fourteenth ranked Pato (7-11) beat 13th ranked Caxias do Sul (6-11) 78-74 on Friday. It was a great evening for American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points. The former international point guard Arthur Pecos (180-1994) helped adding 5 points and 11 rebounds. American point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) responded with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Diego Conceicao (199-1987) scored 17 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Pato moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Pinheiros. Loser Caxias do Sul dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Pato will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caxias do Sul will play against the league's second-placed Flamengo (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pato: N.Barnes 30+2reb+3ast, F.Verissimo 10+2reb+1ast, N.Gabriel 8+5reb+1ast, M.De Souza 6+3reb+1ast, A.Pecos 5+11reb+3ast, S.Magna 5+1reb
Caxias do Sul: D.Conceicao 17+2reb+3ast, A.Konsztadt 16+3reb+2ast, K.Dawkins 15+6reb+4ast, C.Leonardo 9+5reb, S.Gabriel 5+3reb+1ast, C.Vinicius 4+3reb

Cearense - Brasilia 83-73

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Brasilia (3-15) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Fortaleza (10-7) 83-73 on Friday. Cearense made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls St.) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Guard Paulo Da Costa (193-1994) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Cearense and four Brasilia players scored in double figures. Cearense moved-up to seventh place. Brasilia lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Mogi. Cearense will meet at home higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cearense: F.Queiros 18+6reb+1ast, E.Ewing 16+5reb+1ast, S.Orresta 15+5reb+7ast, D.McClanahan 15+6reb+4ast, A.Samuel 10+6reb+1ast, C.Bueno 9+3reb+3ast
Brasilia: P.Da Costa 15+11reb+1ast, T.Cooper 15+5reb+5ast, D.Ramos 15+2reb+3ast, C.Alaekwe 13+3reb+2ast, A.Allan 7+1reb, A.Dalaqua 5+5reb+2ast

UniFacisa - Cerrado 92-80

Everything went according to plan in Paraiba where sixth ranked UNIFACISA (11-6) won against 17th ranked Cerrado (5-13) 92-80 on Friday. UniFacisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Argentinian Matias Solanas (192-1998) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) helped adding 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four UNIFACISA players scored in double figures. Center Andre Barbosa de Abreu (212-2002) responded with 9 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) scored 19 points. UniFacisa maintains sixth place with 11-6 record. Loser Cerrado keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. UniFacisa will meet at home higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: M.Solanas 21+8reb+3ast, A.Bresolin 20+2reb+1ast, F.Corvalan 19+4reb+7ast, G.Hubner 10+4reb+1ast, R.Rafael 8+10reb+1ast, D.Nesbitt 8+1reb
Cerrado: G.Santos 19+2reb, S.Henrique 13+3reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 11+5reb+5ast, B.de Abreu Andre 9+13reb+2ast, B.Honorato 8+1reb, S.Matheus 7+3reb+3ast

Pinheiros - Botafogo 84-88

There was an upset in Sao Paulo where higher ranked Pinheiros (7-11) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Botafogo (6-12) 88-84 on Friday. Botafogo dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Pinheiros' 26. Botafogo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points. His fellow American import point guard Jamaal Smith (176-1985, college: N.Mexico) helped adding 14 points and 7 assists. Point guard Adyel Borges (188-2002) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Botafogo moved-up to fifteenth place. Loser Pinheiros keeps the twelfth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pato.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: I.Thornton 27+4reb+2ast, J.Smith 14+4reb+7ast, G.Ferreira 11+8reb+3ast, P.Vieira 11+2reb+2ast, M.Brito 7+1reb+4ast, R.Santiago 6+1reb+1ast
Pinheiros: B.Adyel 22+5reb+4ast, F.Ruivo 16+5reb+6ast, J.Oliveira 13+6reb+1ast, F.Aguerre 12+8reb, B.Yan 9+5reb, S.Paulo 3+4reb

Sao Paulo - Mogi 61-63

Bottom-ranked Mogi managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses on Friday night. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Sao Paulo 63-61. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sao Paulo. The best player for the winners was naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) who scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Luiz Paulo Dos Santos (210-1989, college: Slippery Rock) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) produced 15 points and 4 assists and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Mogi (3-15) moved-up to eighteenth place, which they share with Brasilia. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Mogi: S.Stallworth 18+8reb+5ast, L.Paulo Dos Santos 12+11reb+1ast, L.Lacerda 9+2reb+5ast, G.Lessa 8+1reb+2ast, V.Pastor 6+4reb+1ast, M.Luiz 5+3reb
Sao Paulo: T.Curnell 15+4reb+4ast, L.Siewert 12+7reb+1ast, M.Miller 11+7reb+1ast, R.Fischer 8+1ast, R.Ansaloni 8+13reb+1ast, C.Bennett 7+6reb+2ast

Paulistano - Sao Jose 92-79

No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where fifth ranked Paulistano (13-5) defeated 9th ranked Sao Jose (9-8) 92-79 on Friday. Paulistano looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized American guard Kevin Crescenzi (192-1993, college: Dartmouth) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 5 assists. Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) helped adding 18 points. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) responded with 20 points and Venezuelan guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990, agency: Pro Sports) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Paulistano. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama. Sao Jose lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with eight 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 .
Top scorers:
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 18+3reb+3ast, K.Crescenzi 17+3reb+5ast, A.Andre 16+6reb, V.Camilo 13+3reb+3ast, L.Doria 11+3reb+2ast, C.Bruno 11+4reb+1ast
Sao Jose: D.Figueredo 20+4reb+3ast, P.Chourio 14+4reb, L.Lema 10+7reb+1ast, A.Bernardi 8+1reb, A.Leao 7+2reb+2ast, R.Carbonari 7+2reb+1ast