Liga Ouro Round 9 (Regular Season): Minas edge Pinheiros 2 by one point

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The most exciting game of round 9 in the Liga Ouro took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Pinheiros (3-6) to third ranked Minas (5-5) 76-75 on Monday evening. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Pinheiros 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Lucas Nakazawa (180-2005) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Naturalized Nigerian forward Richard Udoagwa (206-2005, college: Marshalltown) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Afonso Pacheco (205-2004) who recorded 22 points and 9 rebounds. Pinheiros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Minas maintains third place with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Cruzeiro. Pinheiros 2 at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pinheiros 2 will play at home against the league's leader Cruzeiro (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Sorocabana. Fifth ranked Pinheiros (3-6) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Sorocabana 2 (4-5) 89-86 on Thursday evening. It was a good game for guard Matheus Nascimento (189-1996) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 4 assists. Afonso Pacheco contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Danilo Penteado (199-1999) answered with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Sorocabana 2. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pinheiros 2 maintains fifth place with 3-6 record. Sorocabana 2 at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Pinheiros 2 will play against league's leader Cruzeiro at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sorocabana 2 will play against the league's second-placed Osasco 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Salvador between Minas and Vitoria. Third ranked Minas (5-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Vitoria (1-8). Minas managed to escape with a 3-point win 62-59 on Saturday evening. Lucas Nakazawa stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Gabriel Mendes with 9 points and 13 rebounds. Vitoria's coach Edu Oliveira tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Minas maintains third place with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Cruzeiro. Vitoria lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vitoria will play against the league's leader Cruzeiro (#1) and hope to win that game.




Sorocabana 2 - Pinheiros 2 86-89

Important game to mention about took place in Sorocabana. Fifth ranked Pinheiros (3-6) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Sorocabana 2 (4-5) 89-86 on Thursday evening. Pinheiros 2 players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for guard Matheus Nascimento (189-1996) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 4 assists. Power forward Afonso Pacheco (205-2004) contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Danilo Penteado (199-1999) answered with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Lucas Zibecchi (190-2001) added 16 points and 6 assists in the effort for Sorocabana 2. Four Pinheiros 2 and five Sorocabana 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pinheiros 2 maintains fifth place with 3-6 record. Sorocabana 2 at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Pinheiros 2 will play against league's leader Cruzeiro at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sorocabana 2 will play against the league's second-placed Osasco 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sorocabana 2: D.Penteado 18+8reb+5ast, V.Silva 17+5reb+2ast, L.Zibecchi 16+4reb+6ast, D.Silva 11+5reb+1ast, A.Cortez 10+1reb, D.Nunes 5+2reb
Pinheiros 2: V.Meili 13+1ast, M.Nascimento 13+1reb+4ast, L.Lima 12+1reb, B.Boff 11+1reb+1ast, A.Bueris 10+2reb+5ast, A.Pacheco 10+6reb+1ast

Vitoria - Minas 59-62

A very close game took place in Salvador between Minas and Vitoria. Third ranked Minas (5-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Vitoria (1-8). Minas managed to escape with a 3-point win 62-59 on Saturday evening. Guard Lucas Nakazawa (180-2005) stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Neora Ossete (-2009) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Gabriel Mendes (206-1996) with 9 points and 13 rebounds and Felipao Nascimento (198) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Vitoria's coach Edu Oliveira tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Minas maintains third place with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Cruzeiro. Vitoria lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vitoria will play against the league's leader Cruzeiro (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vitoria: F.Nascimento 15+6reb, L.Muller 10+1reb, K.Barbosa 10+2reb, G.Mendes 9+13reb, V.Pedreira 7+4reb, P.Sousa 6+4reb
Minas: L.Nakazawa 26+7reb+6ast, N.Ossete 12+10reb, A.Ramos 7+6reb, V.Oliveira 4+4reb+1ast, N.Venancio 4+5reb+1ast, F.Silva 3+2reb+2ast

Pinheiros 2 - Minas 75-76

The most exciting game of round 9 in the Liga Ouro took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 5th ranked Pinheiros (3-6) to third ranked Minas (5-5) 76-75 on Monday evening. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Pinheiros 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Lucas Nakazawa (180-2005) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Naturalized Nigerian forward Richard Udoagwa (206-2005, college: Marshalltown) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Afonso Pacheco (205-2004) who recorded 22 points and 9 rebounds and Lucas Lima (198-2005) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Minas and four Pinheiros 2 players scored in double figures. Pinheiros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Minas maintains third place with 5-5 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Cruzeiro. Pinheiros 2 at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Minas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pinheiros 2 will play at home against the league's leader Cruzeiro (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros 2: A.Pacheco 22+9reb+1ast, L.Marcato 12+2reb+3ast, M.Nascimento 10+3reb+3ast, L.Lima 10+9reb, B.Boff 6+5reb, L.Fachin 6+4reb
Minas: L.Nakazawa 19+5reb+9ast, R.Udoagwa 14+9reb+2ast, B.Santos 13+8reb+2ast, A.Ramos 12+6reb+1ast, V.Oliveira 12+4reb+5ast, N.Ossete 6+11reb+2ast