Paulista Round 10 (Regular Season): Pinheiros beat Paulistano in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Pinheiros (#7) and Paulistano (#6). Paulistano was smashed at home by 16 points 64-80 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pinheiros made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Pinheiros outrebounded Paulistano 49-34 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Felipe Gregate (188-2003) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Yan Djalo chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Paulistano's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pinheiros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Paulistano.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Corinthians (7-3) against fourth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (6-3) on Wednesday night. Host Corinthians was defeated by Paschoalotto/Bauru in Sao Paulo 85-68. Worth to mention a great performance of Mogi Alves (198-1996) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Augusto Esdras contributed with 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Victao Camilo (203-1997) replied with 18 points for Corinthians. Corinthians' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Mogi. Corinthians at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. First ranked Vivo/Franca faced 3rd ranked Sao Jose. Host Vivo/Franca (8-2) defeated guests from Sao Jose (6-4) 79-71. Cristiano Felicio scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Douglas Silva responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Sesi/Franca maintains first position with 8-2 record. Sao Jose lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost.

In the last two games of round 10 Rio Claro was defeated by Sorocabana in a road game 85-72. Osasco was beaten by Mogi at home 77-92.



Sesi/Franca - Sao Jose 79-71

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. First ranked Vivo/Franca faced 3rd ranked Sao Jose. Host Vivo/Franca (8-2) defeated guests from Sao Jose (6-4) 79-71. The former international center Cristiano Felicio (210-1992, college: Oregon) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard David Jackson (192-1982, college: Penn State) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. At the losing side Douglas Silva (202-1998) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) scored 15 points and 7 assists. Sesi/Franca maintains first position with 8-2 record. Sao Jose lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: D.Silva 20+9reb+3ast, A.Borges 15+4reb+7ast, G.Lessa 11+1reb+1ast, A.Rodrigues 8+1reb, C.Freitas 7+5reb+5ast, L.Cravero 4+3reb
Sesi/Franca: D.Jackson 23+4ast, C.Felicio 17+9reb+2ast, C.Bennett 16+5reb+5ast, J.Laterza 11+5reb+7ast, R.Mineiro 6+6reb+1ast, P.Barbosa 3

Sorocabana - Rio Claro 85-72

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Rio Claro (4-6) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Sorocabana (3-7) 85-72 on Tuesday. Point guard Lucas Zibecchi (190-2001) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Nathan Goncalves chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Sorocabana players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Matheus Bonfim (206-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks and Bosnian guard Marko Rikalo (187-1994) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sorocabana moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Osasco. Loser Rio Claro keeps the eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: M.Rikalo 19+4reb+2ast, A.Cortez 15+2reb+4ast, M.Bonfim 13+15reb+3ast, M.Maciel 7+1reb, V.Narcizio 7+2reb+1ast, J.Dos Anjos 4+1reb+1ast
Sorocabana: L.Zibecchi 21+5reb+8ast, N.Goncalves 17+8reb, L.Monteiro 16+2reb+2ast, V.Silva 14+8reb+3ast, J.De Paula 12+10reb+3ast, W.Zonzini 3+3reb

Osasco - Mogi 77-92

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Mogi (6-3) defeated on the road 9th ranked Osasco (3-7) 92-77 on Wednesday. American forward Duane Johnson (204-1991, college: ESU) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Raffael Mencarini (187-2001) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Mogi players scored in double figures. At the losing side Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) responded with 21 points and guard Dalaqua Almentra (183-2000) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mogi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Bauru. Osasco lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sorocabana.
Top scorers:
Osasco: A.Britos 21+1reb+1ast, D.Almentra 17+2reb+4ast, M.Weber 14+4reb, A.Harris 9+8reb+2ast, H.Passos 4+10reb+1ast, C.Manaus 4+3reb
Mogi: R.Mencarini 15+6reb, P.Da Costa 15+3reb+2ast, D.Johnson 14+5reb+2ast, D.Andre 11+6reb+1ast, A.Barbosa 8+2reb+2ast, I.Mendes 8+2reb+2ast

Paulistano - Pinheiros 64-80

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Sao Paulo: Pinheiros (#7) and Paulistano (#6). Paulistano was smashed at home by 16 points 64-80 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pinheiros made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Pinheiros outrebounded Paulistano 49-34 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Felipe Gregate (188-2003) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Yan Djalo chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Vitor Silva Brandao (190-2004) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Paulistano's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Pinheiros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: K.Hunter 20+7reb+3ast, H.Seixas 12+1ast, L.Siewert 11+2reb, V.Silva Brandao 7+7reb+2ast, L.Inacio 5+6reb+1ast, G.Landeira 3+2reb
Pinheiros: F.Gregate 20+8reb+4ast, Y.Djalo 12+10reb+1ast, A.Samoel 11+7reb+1ast, P.Pastre 8+9reb+1ast, C.De Souza 8+2reb+1ast, L.Boracina 6+1reb+3ast

Corinthians - Bauru 68-85

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Corinthians (7-3) against fourth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (6-3) on Wednesday night. Host Corinthians was defeated by Paschoalotto/Bauru in Sao Paulo 85-68. Bauru made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Mogi Alves (198-1996) who helped to win the game recording 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Augusto Esdras (207-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Victao Camilo (203-1997) replied with 18 points and the former international point guard Elio Corazza (195-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) added 11 points and 8 assists in the effort for Corinthians. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Corinthians' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Paschoalotto/Bauru have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Mogi. Corinthians at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: V.Camilo 18+4reb+1ast, K.Raymundo 11+7reb, E.Corazza 11+3reb+8ast, R.Munford 10+2reb, L.Caue 8+7reb, D.Thomas 5+2reb+2ast
Bauru: D.Lima 13+7reb, A.Esdras 12+10reb, M.Alves 12+5reb+7ast, G.Barbosa 12+3reb+2ast, A.Barbosa de Abreu 11+2reb+2ast, A.Garcia 9+2reb+7ast