NBB Round 13 (Regular Season): Flamengo lose to Minas

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the NBB leadership position after last games. Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Flamengo (17-3). They were defeated by second ranked Minas (17-3) 86-78 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Flamengo. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Minas made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) stepped up and scored 20 points and 4 assists for the winners and Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Minas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Flamengo. Flamengo will play next round against Pato trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Minas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Minas as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Flamengo) loss. Minas smashed 15th ranked Botafogo in Belo Horizonte 89-52. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) nailed 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Alexandre Paranhos accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds. Power forward Gabriel Ferreira (208-1996, college: Rogers St.) came up with 9 points and 8 rebounds for Botafogo 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Minas. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Flamengo. Newly promoted Botafogo keeps the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Botafogo will play next round against Paulistano trying to get back on the winning streak. Minas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Vasco da Gama at Rio de Janeiro.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo (#1) and Vasco da Gama (#4). Flamengo (17-3) won against visiting Vasco da Gama (13-6) 84-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vasco da Gama. Gabriel Galvanini fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Rafael Paulichi produced 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Vasco da Gama's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Flamengo. They maintain first place with 17-3 record, which they share with Minas. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with UniFacisa. Flamengo will meet Pato (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco da Gama will play against Pato (#10) in Pato Branco and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Pato won against Brasilia on the opponent's court 77-65. Sao Paulo unfortunately lost to Bauru in a home game 89-93. Bauru managed to beat Paulistano on the road 66-55. Cerrado was defeated by Pato on its own court 75-82. Sesi Franca beat Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo 98-84. Mogi lost to Pinheiros at home 75-76. Corinthians unfortunately lost to Sao Jose on the opponent's court 70-71. Paulistano was rolled over Sesi Franca in a home game 76-98. Sao Paulo was crushed by UniFacisa on the road 107-84.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists by Vithor Lersch of UniFacisa.



Brasilia - Pato 65-77

Very expected game when 18th ranked Brasilia (3-16) was defeated at home by twelfth ranked Pato (9-11) 77-65 on Saturday. The former international point guard Arthur Pecos (180-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Pato players scored in double figures. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Paulo Da Costa (193-1994) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pato. They moved-up to tenth place. Brasilia lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the eighteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Mogi. Pato will meet at home higher ranked Vasco da Gama (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pato: N.Barnes 15+5reb+5ast, S.Magna 14+7reb+1ast, A.Pecos 13+11reb+6ast, M.De Souza 12+1reb+2ast, J.Materan 9+3reb+2ast, E.Sommer 5+4reb+2ast
Brasilia: T.Cooper 16+11reb+8ast, P.Da Costa 13+3reb+1ast, C.Alaekwe 10+2reb+2ast, T.Oliveira 8+3reb+1ast, A.Allan 7+1ast, D.Ramos 6+2reb+4ast

Sao Paulo - Bauru 89-93

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (12-8) defeated on the road 13th ranked Sao Paulo (8-13) 93-89 on Saturday. Bauru made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Sao Paulo turnovers. Bauru looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) fired 31 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (183-1997) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach Everton Moraes allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) produced 16 points and 5 assists and the other American import power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) added 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bauru maintains seventh place with 12-8 record. Sao Paulo lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Paulo will play against Cearense (#9) in Fortaleza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bauru: R.Anderson 31+6reb+2ast, G.Sacco 25+1reb+5ast, A.Garcia 16+3reb+5ast, D.Brite 14+5reb+5ast, J.Hollowell 4, P.Mendonca 2+6reb+1ast
Sao Paulo: R.Fischer 17+2reb+5ast, C.Bennett 16+4reb+5ast, T.Curnell 15+6reb+4ast, M.Miller 13+3reb+3ast, R.Ansaloni 9+2reb+1ast, V.Faverani 9+4reb+2ast

Paulistano - Bauru 55-66

There was a minor upset in Sao Paulo where 5th ranked Paulistano (13-7) was defeated by seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (12-8) 66-55 on Monday. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) fired 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized American guard Kevin Crescenzi (192-1993, college: Dartmouth) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bauru maintains seventh place with 12-8 record. Paulistano at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Paulistano will play against Botafogo (#15) in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bauru: R.Anderson 17+6reb, J.Hollowell 9+10reb+2ast, A.Garcia 9+2reb+2ast, D.Brite 8+4reb+5ast, P.Mendonca 8+7reb+3ast, M.Maciel 6+2reb
Paulistano: C.Bruno 13+5reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 10+6reb+3ast, B.Anderson 8+4reb, F.Vinicius 7+2reb, S.Ferreyra 5+2reb+1ast, A.Andre 4+6reb+3ast

Cerrado - Pato 75-82

Everything went according to plan in Brasilia where twelfth ranked Pato (9-11) beat 16th ranked Cerrado (5-14) 82-75 on Monday. Pato looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international Eduardo Sommer (205-1994) fired 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Venezuelan swingman Jose Materan (196-1996) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Guilherme Santos (189-1997) produced 16 points and 4 assists and guard Matheus Silva (189-2001) added 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pato. They moved-up to tenth place. Cerrado lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with 14 games lost. Pato will meet at home higher ranked Vasco da Gama (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cerrado will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pato: E.Sommer 22+6reb+1ast, M.De Souza 14+5reb+1ast, J.Materan 11+8reb+5ast, A.Pecos 10+6reb+7ast, N.Barnes 7+4ast, S.Victor 6+1reb
Cerrado: G.Santos 16+4reb+4ast, S.Matheus 12+5reb+4ast, B.de Abreu Andre 10+1reb+1ast, V.Haydin Daniel 10+3reb+2ast, S.Henrique 8+4reb+2ast, B.Honorato 5+2reb

Minas - Botafogo 89-52

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Minas as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Flamengo) loss. Minas smashed 15th ranked Botafogo in Belo Horizonte 89-52. Minas outrebounded Botafogo 44-26 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Minas players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) nailed 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Alexandre Paranhos (204-1992) accounted for 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Minas players scored in double figures. Power forward Gabriel Ferreira (208-1996, college: Rogers St.) came up with 9 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) added 14 points respectively for Botafogo 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. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Minas. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Flamengo. Newly promoted Botafogo keeps the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. Botafogo will play next round against Paulistano trying to get back on the winning streak. Minas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Vasco da Gama at Rio de Janeiro.
Top scorers:
Minas: D.Fuzaro 15+3reb+1ast, F.Baralle 14+4reb+5ast, R.Lenz 11+5reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 11+1reb, A.Paranhos 10+9reb, N.Yuri 8+3reb+1ast
Botafogo: I.Thornton 14+3reb, G.Ferreira 9+8reb+2ast, P.Vieira 7+3reb+1ast, J.Smith 7+2reb+3ast, M.Brito 5+3ast, R.Luan 4+1reb

Flamengo - Vasco da Gama 84-79

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo (#1) and Vasco da Gama (#4). Flamengo (17-3) won against visiting Vasco da Gama (13-6) 84-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vasco da Gama. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) chipped in 17 points (made all of his eight free throws). Rafael Paulichi (201-1998) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Vasco da Gama's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Flamengo. They maintain first place with 17-3 record, which they share with Minas. Newly promoted Vasco da Gama keeps the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with UniFacisa. Flamengo will meet Pato (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco da Gama will play against Pato (#10) in Pato Branco and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: D.Louzada 17+4reb+1ast, G.Galvanini 17+5reb+1ast, M.Cuello 11+1reb+3ast, G.Pereira 10+1reb+2ast, D.Scott 9+6reb+2ast, S.Machado 7+3reb+6ast
Vasco da Gama: E.Matheus 18+4ast, R.Paulichi 12+8reb+2ast, L.Basilio 12+1reb+1ast, M.Vieira 10+1reb+1ast, C.Sergio 8+3reb+3ast, H.Silva 8+3reb+1ast

Sao Paulo - Sesi Franca 84-98

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Sao Paulo (8-13) was defeated at home by third ranked Vivo/Franca (16-4) 98-84 on Monday. Sesi Franca made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Sesi Franca outrebounded Sao Paulo 33-17 including 22 on the defensive glass. Sesi Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. International center Lucas Silva (208-1995) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. The former international power forward Marcio Santos (204-2002) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sesi Franca maintains third place with 16-4 record behind leader Minas. Sao Paulo lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Sesi Franca will meet at home UniFacisa (#5) in the next round. Sao Paulo will play against Cearense (#9) in Fortaleza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: L.Silva 23+8reb+4ast, S.Marcio 19+7reb, S.Scala 15+3reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 12, H.Guillent 10+1reb+4ast, C.Hinkle 9+2ast
Sao Paulo: R.Ansaloni 22+4reb+2ast, M.Miller 21+5reb+2ast, H.Coelho 14+1reb+4ast, R.Fischer 11+4ast, V.Faverani 9+2reb+1ast, C.Bennett 4+2ast

Mogi - Pinheiros 75-76

No shocking result in a game in Mogi das Cruzes where thirteenth ranked Pinheiros (8-11) edged bottom-ranked Mogi (3-16) 76-75 on Tuesday. Pinheiros had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian-Portuguese center Sasa Borovnjak (206-1989, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) fired 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Yan Barbosa (204-2001) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) produced 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) added 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pinheiros moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Corinthians. Mogi at the other side dropped to the bottom position with 16 games lost. They share it with Brasilia. Pinheiros will meet higher ranked Sao Jose (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mogi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.Borovnjak 19+8reb+2ast, J.Oliveira 12+3reb+3ast, B.Yan 11+8reb+3ast, F.Aguerre 10+2reb+4ast, F.Tiago 9+1reb+1ast, S.Paulo 7+3reb
Mogi: S.Stallworth 17+5reb+4ast, G.Lessa 13+4reb+5ast, C.Ware 13+6reb, L.Lacerda 9+1reb+8ast, V.Pastor 8+4reb+1ast, L.Paulo Dos Santos 6+7reb+1ast

Sao Jose - Corinthians 71-70

Rather expected game when 11th ranked Corinthians (8-11) was edged on the road by ninth ranked Sao Jose (11-8) 71-70 on Tuesday. Point guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian point guard Diego Figueredo (185-1991, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Lucas Caue (205-1998) produced 10 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sao Jose moved-up to eighth place. Corinthians lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Pinheiros. Sao Jose will meet at home Pinheiros (#12) in the next round. Corinthians will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: A.Leao 18+5reb+1ast, D.Figueredo 16+3reb+4ast, D.Silva 9+3reb+1ast, V.Leal 8+7reb+1ast, P.Chourio 8+7reb+3ast, R.Carbonari 7+2reb+1ast
Corinthians: R.Hettsheimeir 12+2reb, C.Borges 12+4reb+2ast, L.Demetrio 10+2reb+2ast, I.Goncalves 10+1reb+1ast, L.Caue 10+8reb+2ast, O.Daniel 8+6reb+3ast

Paulistano - Sesi Franca 76-98

Rather predictable result in Sao Paulo where third ranked Vivo/Franca (16-4) smashed 5th ranked Paulistano (13-7) 98-76 on Wednesday. Sesi Franca made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) fired 20 points for the winners. The former international power forward Marcio Santos (204-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. Forward Bruno Cardoso (197-2002) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Lucas Doria (203-1997, college: St.Edward's) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Sesi Franca maintains third place with 16-4 record behind leader Minas. Paulistano at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Sesi Franca will meet at home UniFacisa (#5) in the next round. Paulistano will play against Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: D.Jackson 20+2reb+3ast, L.Silva 16+3reb+2ast, W.Ferreira 14+3reb, C.Hinkle 12+4reb+2ast, S.Scala 12+4reb+5ast, S.Marcio 10+11reb+1ast
Paulistano: C.Bruno 15+7reb, L.Doria 11+5reb+1ast, K.Crescenzi 10+2reb+3ast, A.Lucas 9+2reb+1ast, V.Camilo 9+4reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 6+7ast

Minas - Flamengo 86-78

There was a change at the NBB leadership position after last games. Round 13 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Flamengo (17-3). They were defeated by second ranked Minas (17-3) 86-78 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Flamengo. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Minas made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) stepped up and scored 20 points and 4 assists for the winners and Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (185-1999) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Devon Scott (206-1994, college: Dayton) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Minas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Flamengo. Flamengo will play next round against Pato trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Minas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.
Top scorers:
Minas: L.Gonzalez 20+3reb+4ast, R.Lenz 17+5reb+2ast, F.Baralle 16+6reb+5ast, D.Fuzaro 9+3reb+1ast, A.Paranhos 9+10reb+4ast, F.Vezaro 6+3reb+3ast
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 15+7reb, S.Machado 13+1reb+5ast, O.Rodriguez 13+4reb+1ast, D.Scott 10+7reb+2ast, G.Pereira 9+4reb+3ast, M.Cuello 8+1reb

UniFacisa - Sao Paulo 107-84

Not a big story in a game in Paraiba where 13th ranked Sao Paulo (8-13) was rolled over by sixth ranked UNIFACISA (13-6) 107-84 on Thursday. UniFacisa outrebounded Sao Paulo 35-23 including 22 on the defensive glass. UniFacisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-1989, college: La Tech, agency: Pro Sports) fired 24 points for the winners. Point guard Vithor Lersch (184-1995) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five UNIFACISA players scored in double figures. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) produced 20 points and American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for UNIFACISA. UniFacisa moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama. Sao Paulo lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. UniFacisa will meet higher ranked Sesi Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Paulo will play against Cearense (#9) in Fortaleza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: T.Gaskins 24+4reb+3ast, M.Solanas 17+4reb+1ast, F.Corvalan 16+1reb+4ast, V.Lersch 12+7reb+9ast, D.Nesbitt 12+3reb+1ast, G.Hubner 8+5reb+1ast
Sao Paulo: R.Ansaloni 20+4reb+2ast, T.Curnell 16+1reb+5ast, R.Fischer 11+6reb+3ast, C.Bennett 9+2reb+2ast, B.Duarte 9+1reb+3ast, M.Miller 6+6reb+3ast