NBB Round 6 (Regular Season): Flamengo edge Mogi by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Mogi (3-2) to top-ranked Flamengo (6-0) 69-67 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mogi. Flamengo made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Gabriel Campos (181-2001) who recorded 19 points and 7 assists. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Flamengo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Minas. Mogi at the other side dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with Corinthians. Flamengo is looking forward to face Osasco (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mogi will play against UniFacisa (#7) in Paraiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Top-ranked Minas faced 3rd ranked Vivo/Franca. Host Minas (6-0) defeated guests from Sao Paulo (4-2) 86-70. It was a good game for American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Erik McCree contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. International center Lucas Dias (207-1995) replied with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Sesi/Franca. Undefeated Minas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. Sesi/Franca at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Minas will play against Rio Claro (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sesi/Franca will play against Cruzeiro (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Pato can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Rio de Janeiro, where they defeated Vasco (0-7) 70-65 on Tuesday. Tradavis Thompson scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners. Pato's coach Andre Soares used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Pedro Nunes with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Pato (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place, which they share with Osasco and Rio Claro. It was Vasco's seventh loss in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Pato will meet Botafogo (#19) in the next round. Vasco will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Rio Claro was defeated by Caxias do Sul in a road game 92-79. Corinthians beat Botafogo at home 90-75. Bauru lost to Cruzeiro on the opponent's court 75-76. Pinheiros managed to outperform Osasco in a home game 91-75. Sao Jose recorded a loss to Paulistano on the road 80-71.
The best stats of 6th round was 13 points and 9 rebounds by Thiago Mathias of Vasco.



Mogi - Flamengo 67-69

The most exciting game of round 6 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Mogi (3-2) to top-ranked Flamengo (6-0) 69-67 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mogi. Flamengo made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Gabriel Campos (181-2001) who recorded 19 points and 7 assists and Raffael Mencarini added 17 points respectively. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Flamengo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Minas. Mogi at the other side dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with Corinthians. Flamengo is looking forward to face Osasco (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mogi will play against UniFacisa (#7) in Paraiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mogi: G.Campos 19+2reb+7ast, M.Raffael 17+4reb+2ast, C.Vinicius 13+6reb+1ast, D.Costa Paulo 6+12reb, B.Anderson 5+6reb, A.Dikembe 4+3reb+1ast
Flamengo: N.Alex 16+4reb+3ast, A.Borges 12+8reb+6ast, W.Ferreira 8+3reb+1ast, D.Lucas 8+3reb, M.Cummings 7+4reb+1ast, G.Deodato 6+3reb

Caxias do Sul - Rio Claro 92-79

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Rio Claro (1-4) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Caxias do Sul (3-1) 92-79 on Monday. Caxias do Sul forced 19 Rio Claro turnovers and had a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Caxias do Sul looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Rio Claro's players. The former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) scored 12 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American swingman Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Caxias do Sul's coach Rodrigo Barbosa used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Bosnian guard Marko Rikalo (187-1994) with 21 points and American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) scored 15 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Five Caxias do Sul and four Rio Claro players scored in double figures. Caxias do Sul moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brasilia and UniFacisa. Loser Rio Claro dropped to the sixteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Osasco and Pato. Caxias do Sul will meet at home Brasilia (#5) in the next round. Rio Claro will play against the league's second-placed Minas (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: M.Rikalo 21+2reb+3ast, S.Scott 15+3reb+4ast, S.Gemadinha 13+4reb+1ast, D.Owens 12+2reb+1ast, B.Matheus 8+6reb+1ast, A.Murilo 4+2reb+1ast
Caxias do Sul: S.Stallworth 18+1reb+2ast, R.Luan 12+8reb, L.Augusto 12+2reb+1ast, H.Silva 12+3reb+9ast, R.Fabrizzio 12+2reb+6ast, F.Vezaro 9+4reb+1ast

Corinthians - Botafogo 90-75

No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where twelfth ranked Corinthians (3-2) defeated 17th ranked Botafogo (1-5) 90-75 on Monday. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Botafogo's players. The former international forward Rafael Munford (195-1998, college: Augusta) scored 25 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Lucas Caue (206-1998) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) with 14 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Blake Marquardt (194-1997, college: LSSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 14 points. Five Corinthians and four Botafogo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Corinthians moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mogi. Botafogo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth position with five games lost. Corinthians will meet higher ranked UniFacisa (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Botafogo will play against Pato (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: N.Felipe 15+1reb+1ast, B.Marquardt 14+2reb+2ast, D.White 14+8reb, B.Matheusinho 11+1reb+5ast, A.Alcassa 8+8reb+2ast, S.Paulo 7
Corinthians: R.Munford 25+3reb+4ast, L.Caue 14+7reb+4ast, E.Clark 13+3reb+2ast, C.Victao 12+1reb+3ast, D.Thomas 12+4reb+5ast, R.Kauan 5

Cruzeiro - Bauru 76-75

There was an upset when higher ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (3-4) was edged on the road by eighteenth ranked Cruzeiro (2-4) 76-75 on Monday. scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 11 points during the contest. Cruzeiro's coach Thiago Perez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Alex Garcia (191-1980, agency: Interperformances) with 17 points, 9 assists and 4 steals and the former international Lucas Caue (206-1998) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Bauru players scored in double figures. Cruzeiro moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru dropped to the eleventh position with four games lost. Cruzeiro will meet at home higher ranked Sesi/Franca (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bauru will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bauru: A.Garcia 17+4reb+9ast, B.de Abreu Andrezao 16+9reb+2ast, E.Matheus 16+7reb+6ast, E.Augusto 10+2reb+1ast, D.Lima 8+7reb, G.Gustavo 6+1reb+1ast
Cruzeiro: A.Leonardo 21+7reb+4ast, I.Thornton 12+1reb+5ast, C.Yosani 11+4reb+3ast, W.Sena 10+2reb+1ast, G.Jr Gerald 8+3reb+1ast, B.Cassiano 8+2reb+3ast

Pinheiros - Osasco 91-75

Very predictable result in Sao Paulo where fourth ranked Pinheiros (4-1) beat 14th ranked Osasco (1-4) 91-75 on Monday. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Osasco's 24. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) scored 28 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Eddy Carvalho (196-1987) with 20 points and Anthony Harris scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Osasco dropped to the sixteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Rio Claro and Pato. Pinheiros' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sao Paulo to the arena Paulistano.
Top scorers:
Osasco: E.Carvalho 20+3reb+3ast, H.Anthony 18+3reb+3ast, A.Britos 9+3reb+3ast, V.Malachias 7+5reb+5ast, T.Santana 6+4reb+1ast, A.Dalaqua 5+2reb+3ast
Pinheiros: D.Sloan 28+6reb+2ast, B.Yan Djalo 13+7reb+1ast, P.Pedro 12+5reb, B.Nardi 10+2reb+2ast, A.Samoel 6+5reb+1ast, D.Souza Caua 6+4reb+8ast

Minas - Sesi/Franca 86-70

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Belo Horizonte. Top-ranked Minas faced 3rd ranked Vivo/Franca. Host Minas (6-0) defeated guests from Sao Paulo (4-2) 86-70. It was a good game for American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import forward Erik McCree (202-1993, college: La Tech) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Minas players scored in double figures. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. International center Lucas Dias (207-1995) replied with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Sesi/Franca. Minas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. Sesi/Franca at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. Minas will play against Rio Claro (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sesi/Franca will play against Cruzeiro (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: B.Cordero 16+5reb+4ast, L.Dias 15+6reb+5ast, P.Barbosa 12+5reb+1ast, M.Rafael 9+4reb+2ast, C.Felicio 8+9reb, L.Juan 7+5reb+8ast
Minas: B.Winicius 17+3reb, A.Juan 17+3reb+1ast, J.Williams 16+6reb+2ast, E.McCree 12+8reb+3ast, R.Fischer 9+2reb+4ast, D.Fuzaro 7+3reb+1ast

Paulistano - Sao Jose 80-71

There was an upset in Sao Paulo where higher ranked Sao Jose (3-3) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Paulistano (2-3) 80-71 on Tuesday. Forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) scored 31 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Douglas Silva (202-1998) with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Guilherme Lessa (179-1995) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Paulistano moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Sao Jose keeps the tenth position with three games lost. Paulistano's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sao Paulo Pinheiros.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: G.Lessa 20+2reb+3ast, M.Tavares 16+6reb, D.Silva 14+8reb+6ast, M.Miller 12+5reb+4ast, R.Anderson 4+2reb, N.Joao 3+1ast
Paulistano: L.Siewert 31+7reb+2ast, G.Abreu 17+6reb+1ast, L.Gabriel 10+3reb+5ast, S.Vitor 10+3reb+4ast, L.Demetrio 9+8reb+1ast, S.Estevao 2+1reb+1ast

Vasco - Pato 65-70

Pato can celebrate finally their first win this season after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Rio de Janeiro, where they defeated Vasco (0-7) 70-65 on Tuesday. Pato made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pato made 7 blocks. American guard Tradavis Thompson (188-2000, college: Lyn, agency: Starting 5) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Joao Fidelis (205-2001) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Pato's coach Andre Soares used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Pedro Nunes (199-2000) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Pato (1-4) left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place, which they share with Osasco and Rio Claro. It was Vasco's seventh loss in a row. They still close the standings with seven games lost. Pato will meet Botafogo (#19) in the next round. Vasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Vasco: L.Basilio 15+3reb+2ast, P.Nunes 14+10reb+3ast, T.Mathias 13+9reb+2ast, M.Silva 9+3reb+2ast, V.Alexsander 8+4reb+4ast, Z.Lucas 5+3reb+1ast
Pato: T.Thompson 18+1reb+3ast, J.Fidelis 15+3reb+1ast, N.Lucas 9+3reb+2ast, R.Horton 8+2reb+1ast, B.Grigor 7+3reb, E.Edu 4+9reb+1ast