NBB Round 10 (Regular Season): Flamengo edge Paulistano by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eighth-ranked Paulistano (5-4) made lots of trouble for top-ranked Flamengo (10-0) in Sao Paulo on Saturday. The visitors from Rio de Janeiro managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Paulistano. Flamengo made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) fired 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. chipped in 20 points. Flamengo's coach Sergio Hernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. produced 14 points and 7 assists for lost side. Undefeated Flamengo have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Paulistano at the other side keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Bauru. Flamengo are looking forward to face Brasilia (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Paulistano will play against Cruzeiro and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Vasco (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-54 loss to tenth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (5-4) in Bauru. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. Pedro Infante contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) replied with 11 points and 5 rebounds for Vasco. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bauru moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Paulistano. Vasco at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Bauru will play against Cearense (#15) in Fortaleza in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Vasco (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 103-61 loss to seventh ranked Vivo/Franca (7-3) in Sao Paulo on Monday evening. David Jackson scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Thiago Mathias responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sesi/Franca moved-up to fourth place. Loser Vasco still closes the standings with ten games lost. Sesi/Franca will meet UniFacisa (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Osasco was defeated by Minas in Belo Horizonte 86-81. UniFacisa was beaten by Sao Jose at home 85-87. Pato was destroyed by Mogi on the opponent's court 86-58. U.Corinthians managed to outperform Caxias do Sul in a home game 77-75. Osasco was rolled over Cruzeiro on the road 98-76.
The best stats of 10th round was 29 points by Anthony Harris of Osasco.



Minas - Osasco 86-81

There was no surprise in Belo Horizonte where 17th ranked Osasco (2-8) was defeated by second ranked Minas (8-1) 86-81 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) scored 22 points to lead the charge for the winners and Juan Arengo chipped in 11 points during the contest. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side Argentinian guard Alejo Britos (187-1994) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and Anthony Harris scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Osasco players scored in double figures. Minas maintains second position with 8-1 record having just three points less than leader Flamengo. Loser Osasco dropped to the eighteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Pato. Minas will meet at home Paulistano (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Osasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Minas: W.Jordan 22+3reb+2ast, A.Paranhos 12+5reb, J.Arengo 11+4reb+3ast, M.Erik 8+7reb+2ast, Y.Neptune 8+4reb+2ast, W.Braga 8+3reb
Osasco: A.Britos 25+5reb+1ast, H.Anthony 18+6reb+6ast, V.Malachias 13+10reb+3ast, W.Matheus 13+5reb+2ast, A.Dalaqua 4+4ast, D.Santos Breno 4+1reb+1ast

Paulistano - Flamengo 80-82

Eighth-ranked Paulistano (5-4) made lots of trouble for top-ranked Flamengo (10-0) in Sao Paulo on Saturday. The visitors from Rio de Janeiro managed to secure only two-point victory 82-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Paulistano. Flamengo made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) fired 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Alex Negrete chipped in 20 points. Flamengo's coach Sergio Hernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. produced 14 points and 7 assists and Kaleb Hunter added 17 points respectively for lost side. Five Flamengo and four Paulistano players scored in double figures. Flamengo have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-0 record. Paulistano at the other side keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Bauru. Flamengo are looking forward to face Brasilia (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Paulistano will play against Cruzeiro and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: A.Negrete 20+4reb+1ast, F.Wesley 18+9reb, F.Emanuel 13+3reb, B.Dee 11+5reb+4ast, J.Shaquille 10+5reb+1ast, D.Guilherme 5+2reb+1ast
Paulistano: H.Kaleb 17+4reb+2ast, L.Siewert 17+2reb+1ast, S.Vitor 14+4reb+7ast, G.Abreu 11+6reb+4ast, L.Inacio 6+7reb, S.Estevao 6+4reb

Bauru - Vasco 77-54

Bottom-ranked Vasco (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-54 loss to tenth ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (5-4) in Bauru. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Vasco's 24. Bauru forced 20 Vasco turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Vasco's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. Pedro Infante contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) replied with 11 points and 5 rebounds and guard Luiz Basilio (192-1991) added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Vasco. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bauru moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Paulistano. Vasco at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Bauru will play against Cearense (#15) in Fortaleza in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bauru: d.Barbosa 18+7reb+1ast, P.Infante 15+5reb+3ast, G.Godoy 11+2reb+3ast, L.Daniel 9+7reb, M.Eugeniusz 8+3reb+11ast, M.Jose 7+2reb+1ast
Vasco: V.Alexsander 11+5reb+1ast, L.Basilio 11+2reb+4ast, P.Nunes 8+2reb, T.Mathias 5+4reb, Z.Lucas 4+1reb+1ast, O.Elias 4+2reb+2ast

UniFacisa - Sao Jose 85-87

There was a small surprise in Paraiba where twelfth ranked Sao Jose (4-4) edged 9th ranked UNIFACISA (4-4) 87-85 on Saturday. The former international guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Douglas Silva (202-1998) chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. At the losing side Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Henrique Coelho (184-1993) scored 15 points and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Sao Jose moved-up to tenth place, which they share with U.Corinthians and UniFacisa. Sao Jose will meet Cearense (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. UniFacisa will play against Sesi/Franca (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: S.Douglas 27+5reb, B.Adyel 19+5reb+10ast, M.Malcolm 12+5reb+2ast, T.Maique 11+6reb, A.Rodrigues 6, L.Guilherme 5+1reb+2ast
UniFacisa: Y.Sifontes 18+6reb+6ast, M.Johnson 15+4reb+1ast, H.Coelho 15+4reb+5ast, J.Oliveira 10+3reb+2ast, A.Ferreira 8+6reb+2ast, L.Victor 7+10reb

Sesi/Franca - Vasco 103-61

Bottom-ranked Vasco (0-10) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 103-61 loss to seventh ranked Vivo/Franca (7-3) in Sao Paulo on Monday evening. Sesi/Franca outrebounded Vasco 32-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. Sesi/Franca looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard David Jackson (192-1982, college: Penn State) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international center Lucas Dias (207-1995) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Douglas Silva (202-1998) scored 11 points, 9 assists and 6 steals. Five Sesi/Franca and four Vasco players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sesi/Franca moved-up to fourth place. Loser Vasco still closes the standings with ten games lost. Sesi/Franca will meet UniFacisa (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: J.David 24+6reb+3ast, D.Lucas 22+5reb+4ast, R.Mineiro 15+5reb, B.Paulo 12+1reb+3ast, C.Bennett 10+2reb+4ast, d.Vinicius 8+2reb+2ast
Vasco: O.Elias 16+2reb+1ast, T.Mathias 16+5reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 11+1reb+9ast, M.Silva 10+1reb, A.Icaro 3, S.Jonathan 2+2reb

Mogi - Pato 86-58

Very expected game in Mogi das Cruzes where 18th ranked Pato (2-8) was rolled over by fifth ranked Mogi (7-2) 86-58 on Monday. Mogi outrebounded Pato 44-26 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Andre Dikembe (206-1999) scored 8 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Paulo Da Costa chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Raekwon Horton (198-2002, college: UTSA) responded with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and international center Lucas Dias (207-1995) scored 10 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mogi have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Pato keeps the eighteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Osasco. Mogi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pato will play against Corinthians (#6) in Sao Paulo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mogi: R.Mencarini 17+2reb+3ast, C.Gabriel 16+1reb, C.Da 12+6reb+4ast, V.Chagas 9+9reb+2ast, D.Andre 8+12reb+2ast, R.Felipe 8+1reb+3ast
Pato: P.Danilo 10+2reb+1ast, E.Edu 10+2reb, R.Horton 8+7reb+4ast, B.Grigor 7+3reb, J.Fidelis 7+1reb+2ast, T.Thompson 6+1reb+1ast

U.Corinthians - Caxias do Sul 77-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Santa Cruz do Sul where thirteenth ranked U.Corinthians (4-4) edged 12th ranked Caxias do Sul (3-4) 77-75 on Monday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when U.Corinthians made 8 blocks. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American swingman Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Caxias do Sul's coach Rodrigo Barbosa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Corinthians moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Sao Jose and UniFacisa. Caxias do Sul lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Corinthians: H.Jeremy 17+10reb+5ast, S.Devon 15+12reb+2ast, F.Verissimo 14+4reb, B.Nate 12+2reb, G.Carlton 9+2reb+3ast, B.Andre 6+5reb+6ast
Caxias do Sul: S.Stallworth 19+5reb+1ast, L.Augusto 13+2reb, H.Silva 13+11reb+2ast, F.Vezaro 10+2reb, R.Fabrizzio 9+3reb+2ast, O.Tom 7+6reb

Cruzeiro - Osasco 98-76

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both nineteenth ranked Cruzeiro and 17th ranked Osasco had identical 2-7 record. This time Cruzeiro used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Osasco 98-76 on Monday night. Cruzeiro looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Isaac Thornton (194-1991, college: Fairmont St.) scored 29 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Ralfi Ansaloni (209-1987) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) responded with 29 points (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Cruzeiro and four Osasco players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cruzeiro (3-7) moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Osasco dropped to the eighteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Pato. Cruzeiro will meet at home higher ranked Paulistano (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Osasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cruzeiro: T.Isaac 29+4reb+1ast, C.Dominique 15+5reb+1ast, A.Ralfi 15+8reb+4ast, J.Gittens 13+4reb+6ast, J.Costa 10+2reb+5ast, S.Wesley 7+4reb+1ast
Osasco: H.Anthony 29+4reb+2ast, V.Malachias 13+5reb+3ast, F.Carlos 11+7reb+1ast, A.Britos 11+3ast, W.Matheus 8+5reb+2ast, A.Dalaqua 3+1reb+2ast