NBB Round 28 (Regular Season): Flamengo keep a leadership position

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NBB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Flamengo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Flamengo smashed 8th ranked Corinthians in Rio de Janeiro 88-58. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 32. Flamengo forced 20 Corinthians turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Corinthians' players. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international center Maique Tavares (210-1993) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Leonardo Demetrio (203-1994) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. 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 (30-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sesi Franca. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose and Sao Paulo. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Corinthians faces Botafogo trying to get back on the winning streak. Flamengo will try to continue on its current victory against thirteenth ranked Pinheiros in Sao Paulo.
Another exciting game was played in Paraiba between seventh ranked UniFacisa and 4th ranked Vasco da Gama where host UniFacisa (21-13) won against Vasco da Gama (23-11) 77-63. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Guilherme Hubner (209-1987) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Antonio Ferreira contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. Center Sergio Conceicao (208-2000) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UniFacisa moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Paulistano. Vasco da Gama lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. UniFacisa will play against Cerrado (#16) in Brasilia in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco da Gama will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Fortaleza between Fortaleza and Vasco da Gama. Ninth ranked Fortaleza (19-15) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Vasco da Gama (23-11). Fortaleza managed to escape with a 1-point win 70-69 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Orresta who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side Kevin Santos responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Cearense moved-up to eighth place. Vasco da Gama lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sao Jose defeated Bauru in a road game 92-91. Corinthians beat Caxias do Sul at home 107-93. Mogi lost to Sesi Franca on the opponent's court 69-73. Pinheiros outscored U.Corinthians in a home game 83-59. Cerrado recorded a loss to Sao Paulo on the road 79-70. Paulistano crushed Caxias do Sul on its own court 75-56. Minas beat Pato in Belo Horizonte 77-69. Bottom-ranked Brasilia lost to Sesi Franca at home 100-105.



Bauru - Sao Jose 91-92

There was an upset when higher ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (23-12) was edged at home by eleventh ranked Sao Jose (18-16) 92-91 on Wednesday. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Douglas Silva (201-1998) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Venezuelan guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990, agency: Pro Sports) who added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international guard Alex Garcia (190-1980, agency: Interperformances) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sao Jose moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Corinthians and Sao Paulo. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home Sao Paulo (#11) in the next round. Bauru will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: D.Silva 21+8reb+5ast, P.Chourio 19+6reb+4ast, D.Figueredo 18+2reb+8ast, V.Leal 13+2reb+1ast, L.Lema 12+7reb+4ast, A.Bernardi 6+3reb
Bauru: A.Garcia 20+7reb+5ast, G.Sacco 12+2reb+3ast, M.Cabrera 11+2reb+6ast, J.Hollowell 11+6reb+4ast, D.Brite 10+4reb+4ast, M.Maciel 9+4reb

Corinthians - Caxias do Sul 107-93

No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where eighth ranked Corinthians (18-16) defeated 18th ranked Caxias do Sul (8-26) 107-93 on Wednesday. Corinthians shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Elio Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the former international center Rafael Hettsheimeir (210-1986) who added 25 points during the contest. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. At the losing side Rafa Oliveira (199-1993) responded with 31 points (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and forward Diego Conceicao (199-1987) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Corinthians went down to ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Sao Jose and Sao Paulo. Caxias do Sul lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 26 games lost. Corinthians will meet Botafogo (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Caxias do Sul will play against Minas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: R.Hettsheimeir 25+4reb+2ast, E.Clark 24+2reb, E.Corazza 17+4reb+21ast, C.Borges 11+3reb+1ast, I.Goncalves 8+4reb, R.Kauan 6+2reb
Caxias do Sul: R.Oliveira 31+4reb+3ast, D.Conceicao 24+8reb+2ast, S.Gabriel 9+4reb+11ast, C.Leonardo 9+4reb, W.Sena 7, C.Vinicius 7+6reb+2ast

Sesi Franca - Mogi 73-69

Very expected game in Sao Paulo where 17th ranked Mogi (8-25) was defeated by second ranked Vivo/Franca (30-5) 73-69 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Sesi Franca made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Lucas Dias (208-1995) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 6 rebounds and American guard David Jackson (190-1982, college: Penn St.) who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) responded with 19 points and 6 assists and power forward Daniel Lima (204-2003) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Vivo/Franca have an impressive six-game winning streak. Sesi Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. Loser Mogi dropped to the sixteenth place with 25 games lost. They share the position with Cerrado. Sesi Franca will meet Cerrado (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mogi will play against Paulistano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: S.Marcio 17+2reb, L.Dias 15+6reb, D.Jackson 11+4reb+4ast, C.Hinkle 8+5reb, B.Paulo 8+1reb+1ast, E.Edu 6+3reb
Mogi: S.Stallworth 19+2reb+6ast, S.Lukas 11+3reb+1ast, L.Daniel 8+8reb+1ast, G.Felipe 7+1reb+1ast, G.Lessa 7+5reb+5ast, L.Lacerda 6+1reb+2ast

UniFacisa - Vasco da Gama 77-63

Another exciting game was played in Paraiba between seventh ranked UniFacisa and 4th ranked Vasco da Gama where host UniFacisa (21-13) won against Vasco da Gama (23-11) 77-63. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Guilherme Hubner (209-1987) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The former international Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four UNIFACISA players scored in double figures. Center Sergio Conceicao (208-2000) replied with 16 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Alexsander Vernizz (183-2000) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama's coach rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UniFacisa moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Paulistano. Vasco da Gama lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. UniFacisa will play against Cerrado (#16) in Brasilia in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco da Gama will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: G.Hubner 16+6reb, F.Corvalan 14+3ast, A.Ferreira 13+4reb+4ast, R.Rafael 12+7reb+1ast, A.Bresolin 6+3reb+1ast, D.Nesbitt 6+2reb
Vasco da Gama: C.Sergio 16+6reb, R.Paulichi 10+4reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 9+9reb+4ast, W.Matheus 7+3reb, E.Matheus 7+4reb+2ast, T.Mathias 6+5reb+1ast

Pinheiros - U.Corinthians 83-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with thirteenth ranked Pinheiros' (14-19) home victory over 14th ranked U.Corinthians (10-24) 83-59 on Thursday. Pinheiros outrebounded U.Corinthians 37-22 including a 30-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by U.Corinthians' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian-Portuguese center Sasa Borovnjak (206-1989, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) who added 20 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side American forward Duane Johnson (201-1991, college: ESU) responded with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian guard Radovan Djokovic (196-1996) scored 12 points (made all of his eight free throws). 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. Pinheiros maintains thirteenth position with 14-19 record. U.Corinthians lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 24 games lost. Pinheiros will meet Botafogo (#15) in the next round. U.Corinthians will play against Pato and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: J.Oliveira 20+4reb+2ast, S.Borovnjak 19+9reb+2ast, B.Yan 12+3reb+1ast, F.Tiago 9+3reb+4ast, F.Aguerre 8+8reb+7ast, S.Paulo 6+1reb
U.Corinthians: D.Johnson 12+5reb+4ast, R.Djokovic 12+2reb+1ast, L.Machado Jr. 10+2reb+1ast, P.Nunes 8+6reb, M.Vinicius 5+1reb+2ast, C.Jamison 5+2reb+1ast

Sao Paulo - Cerrado 79-70

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Cerrado (8-25) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Sao Paulo (18-16) 79-70 on Thursday. Sao Paulo made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Henrique Coelho (184-1993) who added 13 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Sao Paulo players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Daniel Von Haydin (194-1999) responded with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) scored 13 points. Cerrado's coach Regis Marrelli tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Corinthians and Sao Jose. Cerrado lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Mogi. Sao Paulo will meet Sao Jose (#9) on the road in the next round. Cerrado will play against UniFacisa (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: R.Ansaloni 20+13reb+3ast, M.Miller 15+3reb+1ast, C.Bennett 15+5reb, H.Coelho 13+3reb+5ast, B.Duarte 9+6reb+1ast, L.Siewert 7+2reb+3ast
Cerrado: D.Rossetto 13+3reb+2ast, D.Draper 13+2reb+3ast, V.Haydin Daniel 10+5reb+4ast, G.Santos 9+4reb+5ast, S.Matheus 8+4reb+5ast, B.de Abreu Andre 5+6reb

Paulistano - Caxias do Sul 75-56

Everything went according to plan in Sao Paulo where seventh ranked Paulistano (21-13) outleveled 18th ranked Caxias do Sul (8-26) 75-56 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Paulistano. Caxias do Sul managed to win fourth quarter 16-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Paulistano looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Lucas Doria (203-1997, college: St.Edward's) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) who added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Diego Conceicao (199-1987) responded with 15 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) scored 7 points and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paulistano have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with UniFacisa. Caxias do Sul lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth position with 26 games lost. Paulistano will meet Mogi (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Caxias do Sul will play against Minas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: L.Doria 22+7reb+3ast, B.Anderson 13+2reb+1ast, S.Ferreyra 10+5reb+5ast, F.Vinicius 7+2reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 7+5reb+5ast, C.Bruno 5+5reb
Caxias do Sul: D.Conceicao 15+6reb+1ast, W.Sena 9+3reb+1ast, K.Dawkins 7+2reb+6ast, S.Vitor 5+2reb, R.Oliveira 5+3reb+3ast, A.Konsztadt 4+2reb+3ast

Pato - Minas 69-77

There was no surprise in Pato Branco where 12th ranked Pato (15-19) was defeated by third ranked Minas (26-8) 77-69 on Friday. The guests trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 77-69. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian guard Luciano Gonzalez (194-1990) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 assists and forward Alexandre Paranhos (204-1992) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Nate Barnes (182-1990, college: ABU) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and the former international Eduardo Sommer (205-1994) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Minas have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 26-8 record having five points less than leader Flamengo. Loser Pato keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Minas will meet Caxias do Sul (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pato will play against U.Corinthians (#14) in Santa Cruz do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Minas: L.Gonzalez 18+2reb+6ast, A.Paranhos 17+5reb, F.Baralle 10+3ast, R.Lenz 9+5reb, F.Vezaro 8+1reb+2ast, R.Mineiro 7+6reb+1ast
Pato: N.Barnes 15+4ast, E.Sommer 12+5reb+1ast, J.Materan 10+6reb, S.Magna 9+1reb+2ast, M.De Souza 7+3reb+6ast, A.Almeida 6+8reb

Brasilia - Sesi Franca 100-105

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Vivo/Franca (30-5) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Brasilia (4-30) 105-100 on Saturday. Sesi Franca dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 40. They outrebounded Brasilia 35-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Sesi Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Lucas Dias (208-1995) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Wesley Ferreira (200-1995) who added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 assists and guard Paulo Da Costa (193-1994) scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca have an impressive six-game winning streak. Sesi Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. Brasilia lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 30 lost games. Sesi Franca will meet Cerrado (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Brasilia will play against UniFacisa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: L.Dias 20+8reb+4ast, C.Hinkle 20+3reb+3ast, S.Marcio 16+4reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 15+9reb+4ast, E.Edu 8+3reb+1ast, S.Scala 7+4reb+6ast
Brasilia: T.Cooper 26+4reb+15ast, C.Alaekwe 25+3reb+3ast, P.Da Costa 23+8reb+2ast, L.Emerson 12+2reb, A.Dalaqua 8+3ast, S.Gustavo 4+2reb

Cearense - Vasco da Gama 70-69

A very close game took place in Fortaleza between Fortaleza and Vasco da Gama. Ninth ranked Fortaleza (19-15) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Vasco da Gama (23-11). Fortaleza managed to escape with a 1-point win 70-69 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-1993) who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Eddy Carvalho (197-1987) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Kevin Santos (180-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and center Sergio Conceicao (208-2000) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Cearense moved-up to eighth place. Vasco da Gama lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cearense: D.McClanahan 18+3reb+2ast, E.Carvalho 18+5reb, S.Orresta 14+9reb+6ast, F.Queiros 7+10reb+1ast, C.Bueno 7+3reb, A.Samuel 6+7reb
Vasco da Gama: C.Sergio 17+5reb+1ast, S.Kevin 15+11reb, R.Paulichi 11+9reb+1ast, M.Vieira 9+7reb+5ast, T.Mathias 6+3reb, F.Russo 5+2reb

Flamengo - Corinthians 88-58

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Flamengo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Flamengo smashed 8th ranked Corinthians in Rio de Janeiro 88-58. Flamengo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Corinthians' 32. Flamengo forced 20 Corinthians turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Corinthians' players. The former international Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international center Maique Tavares (210-1993) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Leonardo Demetrio (203-1994) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Caue Borges (187-1991) added 16 points respectively for lost side. 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 (30-5) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sesi Franca. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose and Sao Paulo. Just two games before the end of Regular Season and it may be the most important game of the season next round when Corinthians faces Botafogo trying to get back on the winning streak. Flamengo will try to continue on its current victory against thirteenth ranked Pinheiros in Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 24+6reb+3ast, M.Tavares 19+9reb+1ast, O.Rodriguez 15+7reb, D.Louzada 9+5reb+3ast, G.Pereira 5+1reb+5ast, M.Cuello 5+2reb+2ast
Corinthians: C.Borges 16+1reb+1ast, L.Demetrio 12+8reb+2ast, R.Hettsheimeir 8+5reb, I.Goncalves 7+1reb+2ast, E.Clark 5+3reb+3ast, C.Gabriel 4+6reb+2ast