Paulista Round 5 (Regular Season): Mogi beat Paulistano by three after a very close game

Paulista is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 5 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 5 in the Paulista took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Paulistano (4-2) to sixth ranked Mogi (3-2) 61-58 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Paulistano. Guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Paulo Da Costa (194-1994) contributed with 7 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Leandro Inacio (203-2004) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Paulistano. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mogi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Bauru. Paulistano at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Mogi is looking forward to face Rio Claro (#9) on the road in the next round. Paulistano will have a break next round.
Paulista top team - Corinthians (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Rio Claro (2-4) in Sao Paulo 103-83. Forward Kauan Raymundo (201-2005, college: NW Florida St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and Elio Corazza chipped in 9 points and 12 assists. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Corinthians have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Rio Claro at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Pinheiros and Sorocabana. Corinthians will play against Sorocabana (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rio Claro will play against Mogi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Mandic Basket is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (3-2) 75-40 on Tuesday evening. Matheus Eugeniusz nailed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Pedro Leopoldino came up with 8 points and 7 rebounds for Mandic Basket in the defeat. Mandic Basket's coach Telmo Oliveira gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Bauru maintains fifth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Mogi. Mandic Basket lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Bauru will meet higher ranked Sesi/Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mandic Basket will play against Osasco (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 5 Osasco was beaten by Sao Jose on the road 78-72. Pinheiros lost to Sorocabana on its own court 58-65.



Bauru - Mandic Basket 75-40

Bottom-ranked Mandic Basket is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (3-2) 75-40 on Tuesday evening. Bauru forced 21 Mandic Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 44-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Bauru looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Mandic Basket's players. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) nailed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Mogi Alves (198-1996) accounted for 9 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Pedro Leopoldino (206-1998) came up with 8 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) added 8 points respectively for Mandic Basket in the defeat. Mandic Basket's coach Telmo Oliveira gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Bauru maintains fifth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Mogi. Mandic Basket lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Bauru will meet higher ranked Sesi/Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mandic Basket will play against Osasco (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mandic Basket: A.Abreu 8, S.Scott 8+3reb+3ast, P.Leopoldino 8+7reb, G.Bruno 6+1reb, J.Carlos Junior 4+5reb+1ast, R.Leichtweis 2+3reb
Bauru: M.Eugeniusz 21+6reb+7ast, D.Lima 14+8reb+1ast, M.Alves 9+13reb+4ast, P.Infante 9+2reb+8ast, A.Barbosa de Abreu 7+5reb, G.Santana 6+3reb+3ast

Sao Jose - Osasco 78-72

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Sao Jose (4-1) beat at home 9th ranked Osasco (1-4) 78-72 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Sao Jose forced 19 Osasco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) nailed 20 points and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international center Maique Tavares (211-1993) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. Sao Jose's coach Regis Marrelli used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Matheus Weber (194-2000) came up with 21 points and 8 assists and the former international center Hatila Passos (211-1985, college: NM State) added 13 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for Osasco in the defeat. Sao Jose moved-up to second place, which they share with Sesi/Franca. Loser Osasco dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Sao Jose will meet Pinheiros (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Osasco will play against Mandic Basket in Limeira and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osasco: M.Weber 21+3reb+8ast, D.Almentra 15+4reb+6ast, H.Passos 13+12reb+3ast, C.Manaus 9+5reb, F.Contreras 5, J.Costa 4+3reb
Sao Jose: A.Borges 20+4reb+4ast, M.Tavares 18+5reb+1ast, G.Lessa 10+2reb+2ast, M.Miller 8+2reb+1ast, L.Cravero 7+5reb+1ast, C.Freitas 7+1reb+7ast

Pinheiros - Sorocabana 58-65

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Pinheiros (2-4) lost to ninth ranked Sorocabana (2-4) in Sao Paulo 58-65 on Tuesday. Sorocabana dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Pinheiros' 16. They outrebounded Pinheiros 35-15 including a 26-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Danilo Penteado (199-1999) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Nathan Goncalves accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. Sorocabana's coach Miguel Palmier used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Anthony Goerino (204-2006) came up with 15 points and point guard Felipe Gregate (188-2003) added 7 points and 5 assists respectively for Pinheiros in the defeat. Sorocabana moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pinheiros and Rio Claro. Pinheiros lost their third game in a row. Sorocabana will meet at home league's leader Corinthians in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pinheiros will play against the league's second-placed Sao Jose (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: A.Goerino 15+1reb, V.Meili 8+1reb, F.Gregate 7+2reb+5ast, A.Pacheco 6+5reb+1ast, P.Iasi 5+4reb+1ast, L.Boracina 5+1reb
Sorocabana: D.Penteado 17+6reb+4ast, N.Goncalves 14+8reb, V.Silva 13+6reb, G.Lima 6+4reb+4ast, L.Zibecchi 5+3reb+3ast, W.Zonzini 4+4reb

Paulistano - Mogi 58-61

The most exciting game of round 5 in the Paulista took place in Sao Paulo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of second-ranked Paulistano (4-2) to sixth ranked Mogi (3-2) 61-58 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Paulistano. Guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Paulo Da Costa (194-1994) contributed with 7 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Leandro Inacio (203-2004) answered with 12 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) added 9 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Paulistano. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mogi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Bauru. Paulistano at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. Mogi is looking forward to face Rio Claro (#9) on the road in the next round. Paulistano will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: L.Siewert 15+6reb+1ast, L.Inacio 12+7reb+3ast, K.Hunter 9+10reb+3ast, L.Avanso 8+2reb, E.Bianchi 7+1reb+3ast, H.Seixas 4+1reb
Mogi: R.Mencarini 22+6reb+5ast, N.Cavero 8+3reb+1ast, P.Da Costa 7+9reb+1ast, D.Johnson 7+3reb+1ast, I.Mendes 6+3reb, A.Barbosa 4+6reb

Corinthians - Rio Claro 103-83

Paulista top team - Corinthians (5-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Rio Claro (2-4) in Sao Paulo 103-83. Corinthians made 25-of-29 charity shots (86.2 percent) during the game. Corinthians outrebounded Rio Claro 43-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Corinthians players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Rio Claro was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Forward Kauan Raymundo (201-2005, college: NW Florida St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international point guard Elio Corazza (195-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) chipped in 9 points and 12 assists. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Vitor Narcizio (194-2002) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Corinthians have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Rio Claro at the other side keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Pinheiros and Sorocabana. Corinthians will play against Sorocabana (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rio Claro will play against Mogi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: V.Narcizio 15+7reb+1ast, G.Sacco 13+6reb+5ast, A.Cortez 11+1reb+5ast, J.Dos Anjos 10+1reb, V.Pastor 8+2reb+1ast, C.Rocha 7+1reb
Corinthians: K.Raymundo 16+11reb+2ast, R.Munford 15+3reb+1ast, D.Thomas 14+3reb+4ast, T.Faria 12+2reb+2ast, G.Novaes 12+10reb, V.Camilo 10+5reb+3ast