Paulista Round 6 (Regular Season): Osasco defeat Mogi in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Paulista took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Mogi (2-4) to eighth ranked Osasco (2-4) 64-61 in the game for the seventh place. 25 personal fouls committed by Mogi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Arthur Pecos (188-1994) scored 16 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Leonardo Bispo (206-1996) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Daniel Lima (206-2003) with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Osasco moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Bauru and Mogi. Mogi lost third consecutive game.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Sao Paulo: Vivo/Franca (#4) and Corinthians (#6). Vivo/Franca (4-2) smashed visiting Corinthians (3-3) by 18 points 81-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Corinthians. International center Lucas Dias (207-1995) notched 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Charles Hinkle supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by the former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) did not help to save the game for Corinthians. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca moved-up to third place, which they share with Paulistano. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Sao Jose. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Corinthians' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Paulistano.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#2) and Paulistano (#3). Sao Paulo (5-1) won against visiting Paulistano (4-2) 75-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Paulistano. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Tyrone Curnell who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Santiago Ferreyra who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds. Sao Paulo have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pinheiros. Loser Paulistano keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Sesi/Franca. Sao Paulo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Paulistano's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Corinthians.

In the last two games of round 6 Sao Jose won against Bauru on the opponent's court 76-61. Winless Sorocabana unfortunately lost to Pinheiros in a home game 70-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Adyel Borges of Pinheiros.



Sesi/Franca - Corinthians 81-63

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Sao Paulo: Vivo/Franca (#4) and Corinthians (#6). Vivo/Franca (4-2) smashed visiting Corinthians (3-3) by 18 points 81-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Corinthians. International center Lucas Dias (207-1995) notched 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Vivo/Franca's coach Helinho Garcia used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by the former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) did not help to save the game for Corinthians. The former international point guard Elio Corazza (195-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) added 17 points. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca moved-up to third place, which they share with Paulistano. Corinthians at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Sao Jose. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Corinthians' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: R.Munford 18+10reb, E.Corazza 17+3reb+3ast, I.Thornton 9+2reb+2ast, V.Camilo 8+7reb+1ast, L.Caue 6+6reb, L.Cardoso 3+5reb+1ast
Sesi/Franca: L.Dias 18+7reb+6ast, C.Hinkle 16+8reb+1ast, R.Hettsheimeir 14+2reb, G.de Paula 8+11reb+5ast, N.Mariano 8+7reb, P.Barbosa 7+2reb

Bauru - Sao Jose 61-76

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Sao Jose and 9th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru had identical 2-3 record. But Paschoalotto/Bauru was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Sao Jose 76-61 on Sunday night. Sao Jose made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Sao Jose outrebounded Bauru 38-24 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Matheus Silva (190-2001) who scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Douglas Silva (202-1998) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Alex Garcia (191-1980, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 7 points and 6 rebounds and Ecuadorian guard Pedro Infante (195-2001) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sao Jose maintains fifth position with 3-3 record, which they share with Corinthians. Bauru lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Osasco and Mogi.
Top scorers:
Bauru: G.Barbosa 13+1reb, M.Alves 13+2reb, L.Brandao 9+2reb, P.Infante 9+5reb+1ast, A.Garcia 7+6reb+2ast, D.Brite 6+2reb+3ast
Sao Jose: M.Silva 18+9reb+4ast, D.Silva 17+8reb, F.Vieta 12+2reb+1ast, R.Carbonari 9+5reb+2ast, B.Nardi 8+5reb+2ast, F.Ruivo 6+2reb+5ast

Sao Paulo - Paulistano 75-67

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo (#2) and Paulistano (#3). Sao Paulo (5-1) won against visiting Paulistano (4-2) 75-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Paulistano. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tyrone Curnell (203-1988, college: Valdosta St.) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Cordero Bennett (184-1988) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized American guard Kevin Crescenzi (192-1993, college: Dartmouth) added 14 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sao Paulo have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pinheiros. Loser Paulistano keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Sesi/Franca. Sao Paulo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Paulistano's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Corinthians.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 16+5reb+2ast, K.Crescenzi 14+4reb+3ast, V.Brandao 10+3reb+3ast, B.Cardoso 10+7reb+2ast, G.Abreu 10+8reb, L.Doria 4+5reb+5ast
Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 17+4reb+2ast, R.Fischer 13+1reb+5ast, T.Curnell 12+8reb+5ast, H.Coelho 12+6reb+2ast, M.Miller 11+2reb, P.Da Costa 4+6reb

Mogi - Osasco 61-64

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Paulista took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Mogi (2-4) to eighth ranked Osasco (2-4) 64-61 in the game for the seventh place. 25 personal fouls committed by Mogi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Arthur Pecos (188-1994) scored 16 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Leonardo Bispo (206-1996) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was power forward Daniel Lima (206-2003) with 12 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Anthony Harris (191-1997, college: Chicago St.) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Osasco moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Bauru and Mogi. Mogi lost third consecutive game.
Top scorers:
Mogi: J.Costa 13+2reb+1ast, D.Lima 12+8reb, A.Harris 11+8reb+1ast, G.Lessa 8+2reb+5ast, F.Gregate 5+3reb+2ast, V.Roussenq 4+1reb+3ast
Osasco: A.Pecos 16+4reb+4ast, L.Bispo 13+6reb, C.Manaus 7+5reb, E.Viana 6+4reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 6+3reb+2ast, T.Oliveira 6+5reb

Sorocabana - Pinheiros 70-78

Very predictable result when first ranked Pinheiros (5-1) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Sorocabana (0-6) 78-70 on Saturday. Pinheiros outrebounded Sorocabana 40-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Naturalized Guinea-Bissau power forward Yan Djalo Barbosa (204-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Gustavo Scaglia (193-1993, college: Arizona W. CC) who recorded 15 points and 4 assists and power forward Honorato Bonizioli (206-2001) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pinheiros maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with Sao Paulo. Loser Sorocabana still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sorocabana: G.Scaglia 15+2reb+4ast, V.Silva 12+3reb+2ast, R.Mencarini 11+2reb+3ast, J.Tiossi 10+3reb+3ast, H.Bonizioli 8+9reb, E.Donaldson 7+1reb
Pinheiros: A.Borges 26+5reb+8ast, J.Fidelis 16+3reb, G.Omena 12+1reb+1ast, Y.Djalo Barbosa 11+14reb, J.Oliveira 4+8reb+2ast, V.Caua Carvalho 4