NBB Round 29 (Regular Season): Flamengo keep a leadership position

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 defeated 13th ranked Pinheiros in Rio de Janeiro 73-59. Flamengo outrebounded Pinheiros 39-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-1983) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Serbian-Portuguese center Sasa Borovnjak (206-1989, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) answered with 17 points for Pinheiros. Pinheiros' coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flamengo (31-5) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sesi Franca. Pinheiros at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. strong Vasco da Gama trying to get back on the winning streak. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Important game to mention about took place in Mogi das Cruzes. Fifteenth ranked Mogi (10-25) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Sao Paulo (18-18) 81-79 on Sunday evening. Point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 assists for the winners and Shamell Stallworth chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) responded with 31 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Mogi moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with U.Corinthians. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Mogi will play against higher ranked Bauru (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Paulo will have a break next round.
Fourteenth-ranked U.Corinthians (10-25) used its home court advantage to challenge twelfth ranked Pato (16-19) in Santa Cruz do Sul on Wednesday. The visitors from Pato Branco managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected easier game. Pato maintains twelfth place with 16-19 record. U.Corinthians lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Mogi. Pato will meet Caxias do Sul (#18) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. U.Corinthians will play against Minas (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Sesi Franca smashed Cerrado on the road 95-70. Bottom-ranked Brasilia was destroyed by UniFacisa on its own court 83-102. Corinthians outscored Botafogo in Sao Paulo 116-72. Mogi managed to beat Paulistano at home 64-61. Sao Paulo was defeated by Sao Jose on the opponent's court 72-63. Cerrado was beaten by UniFacisa in a home game 84-90. Pinheiros was destroyed by Botafogo on the road 93-69. Caxias do Sul unfortunately lost to Minas on its own court 88-99.
The most impressive performance of 29th round was 29 points and 7 assists by Kenny Dawkins of Caxias do Sul.



Mogi - Sao Paulo 81-79

Important game to mention about took place in Mogi das Cruzes. Fifteenth ranked Mogi (10-25) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Sao Paulo (18-18) 81-79 on Sunday evening. Point guard Guilherme Lessa (178-1995) stepped up and scored 26 points and 6 assists for the winners and naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) responded with 31 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Mogi moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with U.Corinthians. Sao Paulo at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Mogi will play against higher ranked Bauru (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Paulo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 31+2reb+3ast, M.Miller 19+5reb+3ast, R.Ansaloni 12+9reb+1ast, H.Coelho 7+4reb+3ast, T.Curnell 5+2reb+1ast, B.Duarte 5+2reb+2ast
Mogi: G.Lessa 26+2reb+6ast, S.Stallworth 18+5reb+2ast, L.Lacerda 11+3reb+6ast, V.Pastor 9+3reb, S.Lukas 8+2reb+1ast, L.Daniel 6+8reb

Cerrado - Sesi Franca 70-95

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Vivo/Franca (31-5) crushed 17th ranked Cerrado (8-27) in Brasilia 95-70 on Monday. Sesi Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Marcio Santos (204-2002) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and international center Lucas Dias (208-1995) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) came up with 12 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Maicon Waldemar (205-2000) added 15 points respectively for Cerrado 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 Vivo/Franca. Sesi Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. Cerrado lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth place with 27 games lost. They share the position with Caxias do Sul. Sesi Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cerrado will play against Cearense (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: W.Maicon 15+3reb, V.Haydin Daniel 13+1reb+2ast, D.Draper 12+6reb, G.Santos 9+4reb+4ast, D.Rossetto 7+3reb, B.de Abreu Andre 7+7reb+1ast
Sesi Franca: C.Hinkle 17+4reb+2ast, S.Marcio 16+12reb+1ast, B.Paulo 16+1reb+2ast, L.Dias 14+8reb+3ast, W.Ferreira 14+4reb+1ast, H.Guillent 10+3reb+7ast

Brasilia - UniFacisa 83-102

Very expected game when 19th ranked Brasilia (4-31) was smashed at home by sixth ranked UNIFACISA (23-13) 102-83 on Monday. UniFacisa outrebounded Brasilia 42-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. UniFacisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) nailed 19 points and 4 assists for the winning side and power forward Rafael Rachel (205-2000) accounted for 14 points and 12 rebounds. UNIFACISA's coach Cesar Guidetti used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Christian Alaekwe (193, college: St.Thomas, TX) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Brasilia in the defeat. Five UniFacisa and four Brasilia players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for UNIFACISA. UniFacisa maintains sixth place with 23-13 record. Brasilia lost their thirteenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 31 lost games. UniFacisa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brasilia will play against Cearense (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: T.Cooper 21+6reb+2ast, P.Da Costa 19+2reb+1ast, C.Alaekwe 15+7reb+5ast, V.Gabriel 13+3reb, L.Emerson 9+5reb+1ast, D.Ramos 4+3reb
UniFacisa: M.Solanas 20+2reb+3ast, F.Corvalan 19+4reb+4ast, R.Rafael 14+12reb+1ast, D.Nesbitt 14+7reb+1ast, V.Lersch 13+2reb+4ast, T.Gaskins 9+4reb+2ast

Botafogo - Corinthians 72-116

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Corinthians (19-16) rolled over 16th ranked Botafogo (10-26) in Rio de Janeiro 116-72 on Monday. Corinthians shot 64.6 percent from the field. Corinthians outrebounded Botafogo 43-30 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Corinthians shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Botafogo's players. The former international center Rafael Hettsheimeir (210-1986) nailed 32 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and the former international point guard Elio Corazza (191-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) accounted for 4 points and 16 assists. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Ramiro Santiago (193-1999, college: Harding) came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Jamaal Smith (176-1985, college: N.Mexico) added 15 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. Corinthians moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Sao Jose. Newly promoted Botafogo keeps the sixteenth position with 26 games lost. Corinthians will meet higher ranked Vasco da Gama (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Botafogo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: R.Santiago 16+5reb+2ast, J.Smith 15+4reb+3ast, I.Thornton 11+3reb+4ast, E.Matias 8+4reb+1ast, A.Augusto 7+4reb+1ast, R.Luan 6+2reb
Corinthians: R.Hettsheimeir 32+8reb, E.Clark 15+2reb+4ast, I.Goncalves 15+1reb, L.Rojas 14+4reb, C.Borges 12+4reb, L.Caue 6+6reb

Flamengo - Pinheiros 73-59

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Flamengo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Flamengo defeated 13th ranked Pinheiros in Rio de Janeiro 73-59. Flamengo outrebounded Pinheiros 39-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-1983) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) contributed with 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Serbian-Portuguese center Sasa Borovnjak (206-1989, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) answered with 17 points and the former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) added 6 points and 11 assists in the effort for Pinheiros. Pinheiros' coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flamengo (31-5) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sesi Franca. Pinheiros at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. strong Vasco da Gama trying to get back on the winning streak. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.Borovnjak 17+4reb+1ast, S.Paulo 10+2reb, J.Oliveira 7+2reb+3ast, B.Yan 6+2reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 6+3reb+11ast, D.Paula Enrico 5+1reb
Flamengo: S.Machado 13+3reb+2ast, O.Rodriguez 11+10reb, G.Pereira 11+5reb+2ast, D.Louzada 10+7reb+3ast, G.Galvanini 9+4reb, F.Balbi 7+4reb+7ast

Mogi - Paulistano 64-61

There was an upset when higher ranked Paulistano (21-14) was edged by fifteenth ranked Mogi (10-25) in Mogi das Cruzes 64-61 on Tuesday. Naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) nailed 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and power forward Daniel Lima (204-2003) accounted for 11 points and 10 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized American guard Kevin Crescenzi (192-1993, college: Dartmouth) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Paulistano in the defeat. Paulistano's coach Renan Custodio tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mogi moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with U.Corinthians. Loser Paulistano keeps the seventh position with 14 games lost. Mogi will meet higher ranked Bauru (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Paulistano will play against Sao Jose and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 16+8reb+1ast, L.Doria 10+5reb+3ast, K.Crescenzi 10+7reb+2ast, F.Vinicius 6+1ast, B.Anderson 6+2reb, A.Andre 6+2reb+1ast
Mogi: S.Stallworth 13+5reb+4ast, L.Daniel 11+10reb, L.Lacerda 10+3reb+4ast, G.Felipe 10+1reb, V.Pastor 8+3reb+3ast, G.Lessa 5+3reb+4ast

Sao Jose - Sao Paulo 72-63

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Sao Jose's (19-16) home victory over 11th ranked Sao Paulo (18-18) 72-63 on Tuesday. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sao Paulo's 28. Sao Jose had a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sao Paulo's players. Douglas Silva (201-1998) nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Venezuelan guard Pedro Chourio (196-1990, agency: Pro Sports) accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Sao Jose's coach Sebastian Luis Figueredo used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-1987) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Cordero Bennett (185-1988) added 6 points and 6 assists respectively for Sao Paulo in the defeat. Sao Jose moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Corinthians. Loser Sao Paulo keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home higher ranked Paulistano (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sao Paulo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: S.Miguel 12+4reb, R.Ansaloni 11+11reb+2ast, L.Siewert 9+2reb+1ast, T.Curnell 8+2reb, M.Miller 8+2reb+2ast, B.Duarte 7+3reb+3ast
Sao Jose: D.Silva 23+5reb+3ast, L.Lema 12+7reb+3ast, V.Leal 11+5reb+2ast, P.Chourio 11+11reb+3ast, D.Figueredo 9+3reb+10ast, R.Carbonari 3+1reb+1ast

Cerrado - UniFacisa 84-90

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Cerrado (8-27) lost to sixth ranked UNIFACISA (23-13) in Brasilia 84-90 on Wednesday. UniFacisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) nailed 17 points and 8 assists for the winning side and Bahamas David Nesbitt (203-1991, college: St.Thomas, FL) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Daniel Von Haydin (194-1999) came up with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) added 17 points respectively for Cerrado in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cerrado's coach Regis Marrelli tested eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for UNIFACISA. UniFacisa maintains sixth place with 23-13 record. Cerrado lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 27 games lost. They share it with Caxias do Sul. UniFacisa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cerrado will play against Cearense (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cerrado: V.Haydin Daniel 17+7reb+6ast, D.Draper 17+4reb+1ast, S.Matheus 14+4reb+2ast, W.Maicon 10+3reb+1ast, D.Rossetto 10+2reb+2ast, G.Santos 9+8reb+3ast
UniFacisa: D.Nesbitt 19+5reb+1ast, F.Corvalan 17+4reb+8ast, T.Gaskins 15+7reb+2ast, A.Bresolin 10+4reb+2ast, A.Ferreira 9+4reb+3ast, M.Solanas 9+3reb+2ast

U.Corinthians - Pato 75-77

Fourteenth-ranked U.Corinthians (10-25) used its home court advantage to challenge twelfth ranked Pato (16-19) in Santa Cruz do Sul on Wednesday. The visitors from Pato Branco managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected easier game. Pato maintains twelfth place with 16-19 record. U.Corinthians lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Mogi. Pato will meet Caxias do Sul (#18) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. U.Corinthians will play against Minas (#3) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

Botafogo - Pinheiros 93-69

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Botafogo (10-26) crushed 13th ranked Pinheiros (14-21) in Rio de Janeiro 93-69 on Wednesday. Botafogo shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Isaac Thornton (193-1991, college: Fairmont St.) nailed 19 points and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Jamaal Smith (176-1985, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 17 points and 9 assists. Five Botafogo players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) came up with 10 points and 7 assists and Serbian-Portuguese center Sasa Borovnjak (206-1989, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) added 16 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. Newly promoted Botafogo maintains sixteenth place with 10-26 record. Loser Pinheiros keeps the thirteenth position with 21 games lost. Botafogo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pinheiros will play against Vasco da Gama (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.Borovnjak 16+2reb+1ast, S.Agapy 11+7reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 10+3reb+7ast, B.Yan 9+6reb+1ast, F.Tiago 9+1reb, S.Paulo 6+2reb+2ast
Botafogo: I.Thornton 19+4reb+5ast, E.Matias 18+6reb+2ast, J.Smith 17+2reb+9ast, R.Santiago 16+4reb+3ast, A.Augusto 12+9reb+2ast, R.Luan 8+1reb

Caxias do Sul - Minas 88-99

Very expected game when 17th ranked Caxias do Sul (8-27) lost at home to third ranked Minas (27-8) 99-88 on Wednesday. Minas made 27-of-29 free shots (93.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Felipe Vezaro (192-1992, college: TAMIU) nailed 15 points for the winning side and the former international forward Rafael Mineiro (208-1988) accounted for 16 points. American point guard Kenny Dawkins (177-1987, college: Lamar) came up with 29 points and 7 assists and Rafa Oliveira (199-1993) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Caxias do Sul in the defeat. Four Caxias do Sul players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Minas. They maintain third place with 27-8 record having five points less than leader Flamengo. Caxias do Sul lost their eleventh game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 27 games lost. They share it with Cerrado. Minas will meet U.Corinthians (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Caxias do Sul will play against Pato and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: K.Dawkins 29+7ast, A.Konsztadt 15+1reb+3ast, R.Oliveira 11+7reb+3ast, W.Sena 10+5reb+3ast, C.Vinicius 8+5reb+1ast, D.Conceicao 7+2reb+2ast
Minas: R.Mineiro 16+1reb+1ast, F.Vezaro 15+3reb+2ast, C.Cortes 14+1reb+3ast, A.Paranhos 12+3reb, N.Yuri 9+8reb, D.Fuzaro 8+2reb+5ast