NBB Round 5 (Regular Season): Sao Paulo keep a leadership position

There were just five rounds played in Regular Season of NBB and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sao Paulo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sao Paulo defeated 10th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru at home 78-68. Sao Paulo made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Bauru only scored eight points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by Bauru helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Henrique Coelho (184-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Cordero Bennett (184-1988) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Germerson Barbosa (204-1993) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Bauru. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Bauru at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Bauru will play next round against Paulistano trying to get back on the winning streak. Sao Paulo will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Paulistano. It will be extra interesting game as Paulistano is their local rival from Sao Paulo.
Undefeated Flamengo (4-1) recorded its first loss in Rio de Janeiro. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Corinthians (3-2) 83-70. American guard Melvin Johnson (193-1993, college: VCU) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Victao Camilo chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists. Flamengo's coach Gustavo Conti tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Corinthians have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pinheiros and Pato. Flamengo at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Minas. Corinthians' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo .
An interesting game for Pinheiros (3-2) which played road game in Rio de Janeiro against their close opponent Botafogo (2-2). Fourth ranked Pinheiros managed to get a 13-point victory 80-67. Reynan Dos Santos nailed 24 points for the winning side. Thiago Mathias came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Botafogo in the defeat. Despite that victory Pinheiros went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Corinthians and Pato. Newly promoted Botafogo dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. Pinheiros will meet at home higher ranked Minas (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Botafogo will play against UniFacisa (#16) in Paraiba and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Mogi was smashed by Minas on the road 91-61. Paulistano lost to Sesi/Franca on its own court 90-100. UniFacisa unfortunately lost to Pato in Pato Branco 77-85. Brasilia managed to beat Mogi at home 86-80. Pinheiros was defeated by Flamengo on the opponent's court 66-61.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 15 points and 8 assists by Raul Neto of Pinheiros.



Botafogo - Pinheiros 67-80

An interesting game for Pinheiros (3-2) which played road game in Rio de Janeiro against their close opponent Botafogo (2-2). Fourth ranked Pinheiros managed to get a 13-point victory 80-67. Guard Reynan Dos Santos (192-2004) nailed 24 points for the winning side and forward Bernardo Da Silva (206-2000, college: Hawaii) accounted for 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Arthur Pecos (188-1994) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Botafogo in the defeat. Despite that victory Pinheiros went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Corinthians and Pato. Newly promoted Botafogo dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. Pinheiros will meet at home higher ranked Minas (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Botafogo will play against UniFacisa (#16) in Paraiba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: R.Dos Santos 24+3reb+2ast, B.Da Silva 14+11reb+1ast, R.Neto 12+2reb+6ast, J.Oliveira 11+6reb+4ast, W.Omena 9+4reb+2ast, R.Cardoso 6
Botafogo: T.Mathias 15+7reb, D.Machado 10+4reb+1ast, C.Mateo 10+2reb+4ast, F.Thomas 9+2reb+4ast, M.Brito 8+1ast, A.Pecos 6+7reb+5ast

Minas - Mogi 91-61

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Minas (4-1) crushed 9th ranked Mogi (2-4) in Belo Horizonte 91-61 on Thursday. Minas made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Minas outrebounded Mogi 34-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. Argentinian guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) nailed 18 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winning side and Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) accounted for 7 points and 8 rebounds. Four Minas players scored in double figures. Point guard Guilherme Lessa (179-1995) came up with 18 points and Lucas Segantini (190-2005) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Mogi 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. Minas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Flamengo. Mogi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Minas will meet Pinheiros (#6) in the next round. Mogi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Minas: J.Arengo 18+1reb+1ast, J.Hollowell 15+3reb, M.Kuehne 14+1reb, F.Baralle 11+5reb+1ast, Y.Neptune 7+2reb+1ast, L.Montero 7+8reb+3ast
Mogi: G.Lessa 18+2reb+1ast, J.Costa 10+1reb, L.Segantini 8+7reb, I.Mendes 5+4reb+1ast, L.Santos 5+3reb+2ast, F.Gregate 5+1reb+3ast

Paulistano - Sesi/Franca 90-100

Very expected game when 12th ranked Paulistano (1-2) lost to sixth ranked Vivo/Franca (3-1) in Sao Paulo 90-100 on Thursday. Sesi/Franca shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) nailed 29 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Argentinian point guard Santiago Ferreyra (188-1997) came up with 24 points and forward Silvio Neto (199-2004) added 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Paulistano in the defeat. Five Sesi/Franca and four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Sesi/Franca moved-up to fourth place. Loser Paulistano keeps the twelfth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Sesi/Franca will meet at home Pato (#5) in the next round. Paulistano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: C.Hinkle 29+3reb, N.Mariano 20+1reb+1ast, G.de Paula 14+8reb+8ast, D.Jackson 14+3reb+6ast, F.Corvalan 13+3reb+3ast, P.Barbosa 5+3reb+3ast
Paulistano: S.Ferreyra 24+3reb+3ast, S.Neto 19+10reb, K.Crescenzi 16+5reb+6ast, G.Landeira 12+4reb+2ast, V.Silva Brandao 9+4reb+1ast, B.Cardoso 4+4reb+2ast

Flamengo - Corinthians 70-83

Undefeated Flamengo (4-1) recorded its first loss in Rio de Janeiro. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Corinthians (3-2) 83-70. Corinthians players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American guard Melvin Johnson (193-1993, college: VCU) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and power forward Victao Camilo (203-1997) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists and forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) scored 10 points. Flamengo's coach Gustavo Conti tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Corinthians have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pinheiros and Pato. Flamengo at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Minas. Corinthians' 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:
Corinthians: M.Johnson 24+6reb+2ast, V.Camilo 21+8reb+2ast, L.Caue 17+3reb, E.Corazza 6+4reb+13ast, I.Thornton 6+6reb+4ast, R.Munford 6+5reb
Flamengo: A.Borges 13+4reb+11ast, S.Johnson 11+3reb+1ast, L.Siewert 10+4reb+1ast, R.Miranda 9+4reb, F.Balbi 7+3reb+1ast, T.Gallizzi 6+2reb+1ast

Pato - UniFacisa 85-77

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Pato (3-2) won against 10th ranked UNIFACISA (1-2) in Pato Branco 85-77 on Friday. Venezuelan swingman Jose Materan (198-1996) nailed 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) accounted for 22 points. Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Argentinian Matias Solanas (193-1998) came up with 16 points and Panamanian-American point guard Trevor Gaskins (190-1989, college: La Tech) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for UniFacisa in the defeat. Five UniFacisa players scored in double figures. UNIFACISA's coach Rodrigo Leonardo let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pato moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pinheiros and Corinthians. Loser UNIFACISA dropped to the twelfth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Pato will meet higher ranked Sesi/Franca (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UniFacisa will play against Botafogo (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pato: A.Wrighten 22+4reb, J.Materan 22+6reb+1ast, N.Barnes 13+1reb+4ast, L.Dos Santos 8+6reb+4ast, C.Freitas 7+8reb+2ast, R.Oliveira 6+4reb+1ast
UniFacisa: M.Solanas 16+4reb+3ast, A.Ferreira 13+4reb, A.Delph 12+4reb+1ast, R.Rachel 12+6reb, T.Gaskins 11+6reb+4ast, G.Hubner 6+3reb

Brasilia - Mogi 86-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Mogi (2-4) lost on the road to sixteenth ranked Brasilia (2-3) 86-80 on Saturday. Brasilia outrebounded Mogi 37-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) nailed 26 points and 6 assists for the winning side and Bahamas David Nesbitt (205-1991, college: St.Thomas, FL) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Gabriel Campos (181-2001) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and point guard Guilherme Lessa (179-1995) added 17 points respectively for Mogi in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Brasilia moved-up to ninth place. Mogi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: G.Sacco 26+3reb+6ast, D.Nesbitt 15+10reb+1ast, L.Lacerda 13+5reb+6ast, P.Mendonca 10+7reb+2ast, M.Silva 9+3reb+2ast, M.Bonfim 8+8reb
Mogi: G.Lessa 17+1reb+3ast, J.Costa 15+1reb+1ast, G.Campos 13+5reb+11ast, R.Mencarini 12, E.Elevi 7+3reb, L.Bispo 6+4reb

Sao Paulo - Bauru 78-68

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Sao Paulo as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Sao Paulo defeated 10th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru at home 78-68. Sao Paulo made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Bauru only scored eight points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by Bauru helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Henrique Coelho (184-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Cordero Bennett (184-1988) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Germerson Barbosa (204-1993) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Bauru. Paschoalotto/Bauru's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sao Paulo have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Bauru at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with two games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Bauru will play next round against Paulistano trying to get back on the winning streak. Sao Paulo will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Paulistano. It will be extra interesting game as Paulistano is their local rival from Sao Paulo.
Top scorers:
Sao Paulo: C.Bennett 19+3reb+3ast, H.Coelho 18+8reb+7ast, R.Fischer 14+1reb+2ast, V.Faverani 9+9reb, A.Bresolin 6, R.Ansaloni 6+4reb
Bauru: G.Barbosa 19+6reb+1ast, D.Brite 17+3reb+4ast, M.Alves 12+9reb+1ast, A.Garcia 6+5reb+6ast, D.Rossetto 4+3reb+3ast, L.Brandao 4+5reb

Flamengo - Pinheiros 66-61

Everything could happen in Rio de Janeiro at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Flamengo and 4th placed Pinheiros had identical 3-1 record. This time Flamengo used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sao Paulo 66-61 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The former international power forward Ruan Miranda (207-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Flamengo's coach Gustavo Conti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Raul Neto (185-1992) came up with 15 points and 8 assists and forward Bernardo Da Silva (206-2000, college: Hawaii) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Pinheiros in the defeat. Flamengo (4-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with Minas. Loser Pinheiros dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Corinthians and Pato. Flamengo will meet Cearense (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Pinheiros will play against Minas (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Pereira 15+1reb+1ast, J.Williams 14+6reb+1ast, R.Miranda 10+13reb, L.Siewert 6+2reb+1ast, S.Johnson 6+4reb+1ast, F.Balbi 5+1reb+3ast
Pinheiros: R.Neto 15+4reb+8ast, B.Da Silva 11+10reb+1ast, R.Dos Santos 11+2reb+1ast, J.Fidelis 9+2reb, F.Farabello 7+7reb+3ast, L.Fachin 3+1reb