Paulista Round 4 (Regular Season): #1 Sesi/Franca is defeated by Osasco

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Vivo/Franca (4-1) on the court of ninth ranked Osasco on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Osasco 77-66. Osasco dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Vivo/Franca's 28. Osasco looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Matheus Weber (194-2000) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Dalaqua Almentra (183-2000) who added 16 points and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Joao Machini (171-2004) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Vivo/Franca's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Osasco went down to tenth position due to points difference. Sesi/Franca at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Sao Jose. Osasco are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sao Jose on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round.
Eleventh-ranked Mandic Basket (0-6) gave a tough game to top-ranked Corinthians (5-0) in Limeira. The visitors from Sao Paulo managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who scored that evening 25 points and 7 rebounds and Victao Camilo supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists by American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) did not help to save the game for Mandic Basket. Undefeated Corinthians have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Mandic Basket at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Corinthians will play against Rio Claro (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mandic Basket will play against Bauru and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Rio Claro was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (3-2) played at the court of seventh ranked Rio Claro (2-4). Rio Claro defeated Paschoalotto/Bauru 73-59 on Saturday. Vitor Narcizio fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Mogi Alves produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Rio Claro maintains seventh position with 2-4 record, which they share with Pinheiros and Sorocabana. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Mogi. Rio Claro will meet league's leader Corinthians in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bauru will play against Mandic Basket (#11) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Pinheiros lost to Mogi on the opponent's court 68-76. Sorocabana unfortunately lost to Paulistano in a home game 69-76. Rio Claro recorded a loss to Sesi/Franca on the road 85-99.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by David Jackson of Sesi/Franca.



Osasco - Sesi/Franca 77-66

The most surprising game was the first loss of Vivo/Franca (4-1) on the court of ninth ranked Osasco on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Osasco 77-66. Osasco dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Vivo/Franca's 28. Osasco looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Matheus Weber (194-2000) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Dalaqua Almentra (183-2000) who added 16 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Osasco players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Joao Machini (171-2004) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Thaylor Fagundes (180-2006) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Vivo/Franca's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Osasco went down to tenth position due to points difference. Sesi/Franca at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Sao Jose. Osasco are looking forward to face league's second-placed Sao Jose on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Osasco: M.Weber 20+5reb+4ast, D.Almentra 16+4reb+7ast, E.Crespo 14+6reb+5ast, H.Passos 12+6reb+2ast, J.Costa 8+6reb+2ast, C.Manaus 7+9reb+2ast
Sesi/Franca: J.Machini 19+5reb+3ast, T.Fagundes 18+1reb+5ast, D.Chaves 11+5reb+2ast, J.Almeida 9+6reb+1ast, H.Nicolini 4+2reb, M.Felizatti 3+3reb+2ast

Mogi - Pinheiros 76-68

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Pinheiros' (2-4) road loss to sixth ranked Mogi (3-2) 68-76 on Saturday. The former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) fired 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Power forward Maicon Waldemar (204-2000) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Mogi's coach Milos Haslberger used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Caua De Souza (184-2005) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Felipe Gregate (188-2003) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Mogi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Bauru. Pinheiros lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Sorocabana and Rio Claro. Mogi will meet higher ranked Paulistano (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pinheiros will play against Sorocabana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mogi: F.Ruivo 29+4reb+4ast, D.Johnson 10+2reb, M.Waldemar 10+6reb+2ast, L.Fachin 8+5reb+1ast, I.Mendes 6+2reb+1ast, A.Barbosa 5+10reb+2ast
Pinheiros: C.De Souza 20+5reb+4ast, V.Meili 12+1reb+1ast, B.Boff 10+7reb+1ast, A.Pacheco 10+1reb+1ast, F.Gregate 8+8reb+6ast, A.Bueris 3+1reb+1ast

Rio Claro - Bauru 73-59

The game in Rio Claro was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (3-2) played at the court of seventh ranked Rio Claro (2-4). Rio Claro defeated Paschoalotto/Bauru 73-59 on Saturday. Rio Claro forced 21 Bauru turnovers. Forward Vitor Narcizio (194-2002) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Mogi Alves (198-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 rebounds and center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Rio Claro maintains seventh position with 2-4 record, which they share with Pinheiros and Sorocabana. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru keeps the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Mogi. Rio Claro will meet league's leader Corinthians in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bauru will play against Mandic Basket (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: V.Narcizio 17+5reb+1ast, G.Sacco 15+2reb+4ast, M.Rikalo 9+1reb+4ast, M.Bonfim 8+2reb+1ast, A.Cortez 7+5reb+3ast, J.Dos Anjos 6
Bauru: A.Barbosa de Abreu 19+3reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 15+4reb+3ast, M.Alves 11+17reb+1ast, D.Lima 8+9reb, G.Santana 4+1reb+1ast, P.Infante 2+3reb+3ast

Mandic Basket - Corinthians 74-77

Eleventh-ranked Mandic Basket (0-6) gave a tough game to top-ranked Corinthians (5-0) in Limeira. The visitors from Sao Paulo managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. Mandic Basket was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who scored that evening 25 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Victao Camilo (203-1997) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists by American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) did not help to save the game for Mandic Basket. Leonardo Jacon (199-1996, college: Southeastern) added 18 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Corinthians have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Mandic Basket at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Corinthians will play against Rio Claro (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mandic Basket will play against Bauru and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: D.Thomas 25+7reb+2ast, V.Camilo 13+9reb+3ast, C.Borges 11+8reb+2ast, E.Corazza 8+5reb+8ast, K.Raymundo 7+3reb, G.Novaes 7+4reb+1ast
Mandic Basket: L.Jacon 18+6reb+1ast, A.Abreu 18+4reb+2ast, S.Scott 15+9reb+8ast, J.Carlos Junior 8+4reb+3ast, P.Leopoldino 8+8reb+1ast, D.Alemao 5+5reb+1ast

Sorocabana - Paulistano 69-76

Very predictable result when second ranked Paulistano (4-2) defeated on the road 9th ranked Sorocabana (2-4) 76-69 on Sunday. Paulistano made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) fired 16 points for the winners. Forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Lucas Monteiro (183-2001) produced 18 points and Danilo Penteado (199-1999) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Paulistano went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Sorocabana dropped to the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Pinheiros and Rio Claro. Paulistano will meet at home Mogi (#6) in the next round. Sorocabana will play against Pinheiros in Sao Paulo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: L.Siewert 16+5reb, K.Hunter 16+4reb+3ast, L.Inacio 10+9reb+1ast, E.Bianchi 9+2reb+1ast, H.Seixas 8+1reb+2ast, S.Neto 8+7reb
Sorocabana: L.Monteiro 18+4reb+3ast, D.Penteado 14+4reb+2ast, V.Silva 11+2reb+1ast, L.Zibecchi 10+2ast, W.Zonzini 7+11reb, N.Goncalves 5+6reb+1ast

Sesi/Franca - Rio Claro 99-85

Not a big story in a game in Sao Paulo where 7th ranked Rio Claro (2-4) was defeated by fourth ranked Vivo/Franca (4-1) 99-85 on Monday. Sesi/Franca dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Rio Claro's 30 and made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. American guard David Jackson (192-1982, college: Penn State) fired 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international center Cristiano Felicio (210-1992, college: Oregon) chipped in 18 points. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) produced 18 points and 6 assists and forward Vinicius Pastor (200-1990) added 13 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sesi/Franca moved-up to second place, which they share with Sao Jose. Loser Rio Claro keeps the seventh position with four games lost. They share it with Pinheiros and Sorocabana. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play against the league's leader Corinthians (#1) in Sao Paulo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: D.Jackson 31+6reb+4ast, C.Felicio 18+4reb+2ast, J.Machini 16+1reb+5ast, T.Fagundes 10+3reb+2ast, R.Mineiro 9+6reb+2ast, C.Bennett 8+3reb+3ast
Rio Claro: G.Sacco 18+1reb+6ast, M.Bonfim 13+4reb+1ast, V.Pastor 13+4reb+1ast, A.Cortez 11+1reb+3ast, J.Dos Anjos 10+1reb+2ast, V.Narcizio 8+7reb+2ast