NBB Round 14 (Regular Season): Minas defeat U.Corinthians in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eleventh-ranked U.Corinthians (5-7) gave a tough game to second ranked Minas (12-2) in Santa Cruz do Sul on Friday. The visitors from Belo Horizonte managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 9 points during the contest. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Minas have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. U.Corinthians at the other side keeps the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Caxias do Sul. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
NBB top team - Flamengo (12-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Caxias do Sul (5-7) in Rio de Janeiro 91-66. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Guilherme Deodato supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Even 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by the former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) did not help to save the game for Caxias do Sul. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo maintains first position with 12-2 record, which they share with Minas. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with U.Corinthians. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caxias do Sul will play on the road against Botafogo (#17) in Rio de Janeiro and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Tenth-ranked UNIFACISA (6-6) gave a tough game to third ranked Brasilia (11-2) on Saturday. Brasilia managed to secure only three-point victory 84-81. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Matheus Silva who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Antonio Ferreira produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. UNIFACISA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brasilia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-2 record behind leader Flamengo. Loser UNIFACISA keeps the tenth place with six games lost. Brasilia will meet Sao Jose (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. UniFacisa will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Botafogo was destroyed by Paulistano on the opponent's court 101-77. Osasco was outscored by Mogi in a home game 68-93. UniFacisa managed to beat Rio Claro on the road 85-78. Brasilia defeated Cearense on its own court 105-90. Sao Jose was smashed by Sesi/Franca in Sao Paulo 104-85. Pato won against Paulistano at home 67-59. Cearense unfortunately lost to Rio Claro on the opponent's court 95-98.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Alexander Mudronja of Cearense.



Paulistano - Botafogo 101-77

Very expected game in Sao Paulo where 16th ranked Botafogo (3-10) was crushed by eighth ranked Paulistano (8-6) 101-77 on Thursday. Paulistano dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Botafogo's 40. They outrebounded Botafogo 39-24 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Paulistano looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Leonardo Demetrio (208-1994) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Vitor Silva chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and the former international guard Guilherme Deodato (192-1991) added 23 points respectively for the guests. 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. Paulistano have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 8-6 record. Loser Botafogo dropped to the seventeenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Pato. Paulistano will meet at home bottom-ranked Vasco (#20) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Botafogo will play against Caxias do Sul and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: D.Leonardo 18+6reb+2ast, S.Neto 13+6reb+1ast, V.Silva 12+2reb+6ast, E.Seixas 11+3ast, S.Lucas 11+5reb+2ast, A.Guilherme 10+6reb+2ast
Botafogo: N.Felipe 23+4reb, B.Matheusinho 13+5reb+9ast, A.Alef 10, M.Emanuel 9+1reb+3ast, A.Alcassa 8+11reb+1ast, M.Leandro 5+1reb+1ast

Osasco - Mogi 68-93

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Mogi (9-3) smashed on the road 14th ranked Osasco (4-10) 93-68 on Thursday. Mogi looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Osasco's players. The best player for the winners was the former international center Andre Dikembe (206-1999) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Four Mogi players scored in double figures. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Mogi moved-up to sixth place. Loser Osasco keeps the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Rio Claro. Mogi will meet higher ranked Pinheiros (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Osasco will play against Cearense (#16) in Fortaleza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mogi: D.Andre 19+5reb+1ast, C.Da 14+4reb+2ast, R.Felipe 14+4reb+5ast, C.Gabriel 10+4reb+9ast, R.Mencarini 9+1reb+3ast, V.Chagas 8+4reb
Osasco: V.Malachias 16+8reb, A.Dalaqua 14+4reb+4ast, E.Carvalho 12+1reb+1ast, O.Matheus 6+3reb+1ast, W.Matheus 6+1reb+3ast, A.Britos 5+3ast

Rio Claro - UniFacisa 78-85

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Rio Claro (4-10) was defeated at home by tenth ranked UNIFACISA (6-6) 85-78 on Thursday. UniFacisa made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) who scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four UNIFACISA players scored in double figures. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) produced 11 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. UniFacisa maintains tenth position with 6-6 record. Loser Rio Claro dropped to the fourteenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Osasco. UniFacisa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play against Pato (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: S.Yohanner 22+5reb+5ast, J.Melvin 16+3reb+3ast, F.Antonio 15+7reb+1ast, C.Henrique 11+3reb+3ast, S.Gerson 7+4reb+1ast, O.Jimmy 7+5reb+2ast
Rio Claro: S.Gemadinha 13+3reb+5ast, A.Murilo 12+3reb, S.Scott 11+9reb+6ast, D.Anjos Jonathan 10+1reb+1ast, V.Narcizio 9+3reb+3ast, D.Owens 8+5reb+1ast

Brasilia - Cearense 105-90

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Brasilia (11-2) beat at home 15th ranked Fortaleza (3-9) 105-90 on Thursday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Brasilia's pressure prevailed and they won that period 33-24 extending their advantage to 15 points. They made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Brasilia forced 22 Fortaleza turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Daniel Von Haydin who scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Rafael Paulichi chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Bernardo Da Silva (206-2000, college: Hawaii) produced 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brasilia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-2 record behind leader Flamengo. Cearense lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with nine games lost. Brasilia will meet Sao Jose (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cearense will play against Osasco (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: L.Lucas 17+1reb+4ast, C.Facundo 15+1reb+4ast, R.Paulichi 14+6reb+3ast, K.Crescenzi 13+4reb+4ast, H.Von 13+6reb+4ast, M.Pedro 12+2reb+5ast
Cearense: B.Da Silva 15+6reb+4ast, M.Dupree 12+3reb+4ast, F.Salsamendi 12+4reb+1ast, J.Gohlke 11+4reb+1ast, F.Gabriel 10+4reb+2ast, A.Popovic 10+2reb+1ast

Sesi/Franca - Sao Jose 104-85

There was no surprise in Sao Paulo where 9th ranked Sao Jose (7-5) was outplayed by fourth ranked Vivo/Franca (11-3) 104-85 on Friday. Sesi/Franca outrebounded Sao Jose 40-26 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international center Lucas Dias (207-1995) who scored 30 points and 7 rebounds. The former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) produced 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Malcolm Miller (201-1991, college: Southern) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Vivo/Franca have an impressive five-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca maintains fourth position with 11-3 record. Loser Sao Jose keeps the ninth place with five games lost. Sesi/Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play against Brasilia (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: D.Lucas 30+7reb+3ast, d.Georginho 22+13reb+4ast, J.David 18+3reb+2ast, C.Bennett 9+3reb+3ast, J.Laterza 8+5ast, L.Rodriguez 7+4reb+1ast
Sao Jose: A.Borges 23+6reb+7ast, M.Miller 17+7reb+1ast, R.Anderson 16+3reb, D.Silva 9+3reb+6ast, M.Tavares 9+1reb, C.De Freitas 6+3reb+5ast

U.Corinthians - Minas 71-74

Eleventh-ranked U.Corinthians (5-7) gave a tough game to second ranked Minas (12-2) in Santa Cruz do Sul on Friday. The visitors from Belo Horizonte managed to secure only three-point victory 74-71. However their fans expected much easier game. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Alexandre Paranhos scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) chipped in 9 points during the contest. Minas' coach Leonardo Costa used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Nate Barnes (181-1990, college: ABU) scored 20 points. Minas have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flamengo. U.Corinthians at the other side keeps the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Caxias do Sul. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Minas: A.Paranhos 18+3reb+1ast, W.Braga 10+4reb+1ast, W.Jordan 9+3reb+3ast, F.Ricardo 7+5ast, R.Lucas 6+3reb+4ast, J.Arengo 6+1reb+1ast
U.Corinthians: N.Barnes 20+1reb+2ast, J.Hollowell 19+9reb+3ast, A.Bresolin 9+5reb+3ast, D.Scott 6+9reb+1ast, R.Hettsheimeir 6+2reb+1ast, V.Fabricio 5+4reb+1ast

Brasilia - UniFacisa 84-81

Tenth-ranked UNIFACISA (6-6) gave a tough game to third ranked Brasilia (11-2) on Saturday. Brasilia managed to secure only three-point victory 84-81. However their fans expected much easier game. Brasilia made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Matheus Silva who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Daniel Von Haydin chipped in 20 points. The former international Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Brasilia and four UniFacisa players scored in double figures. UNIFACISA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brasilia have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-2 record behind leader Flamengo. Loser UNIFACISA keeps the tenth place with six games lost. Brasilia will meet Sao Jose (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. UniFacisa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: H.Von 20+4reb+2ast, M.Silva 18+6reb+2ast, C.Brunao 14+8reb+1ast, R.Paulichi 10+6reb, C.Facundo 10+2reb+5ast, L.Lucas 6+1reb+1ast
UniFacisa: T.Fermin 16+3reb+5ast, J.Oliveira 14+6reb+4ast, A.Ferreira 13+11reb+4ast, Y.Sifontes 12+5reb+5ast, G.Santo 8+2reb, L.Victor 8+2reb

Flamengo - Caxias do Sul 91-66

NBB top team - Flamengo (12-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Caxias do Sul (5-7) in Rio de Janeiro 91-66. Flamengo forced 21 Caxias do Sul turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) notched 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Guilherme Deodato (192-1991) supported him with 14 points and 5 assists. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. Even 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by the former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) did not help to save the game for Caxias do Sul. American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) added 21 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo maintains first position with 12-2 record, which they share with Minas. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with U.Corinthians. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caxias do Sul will play on the road against Botafogo (#17) in Rio de Janeiro and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: J.Shaquille 16+5reb+4ast, A.Negrete 15+4reb+1ast, D.Guilherme 14+3reb+5ast, C.Markeith 11+7reb+3ast, M.Gueiros 7+2reb+1ast, B.Dee 6+2reb+9ast
Caxias do Sul: R.Fabrizzio 21+2reb, H.Silva 12+5reb+6ast, F.Vezaro 7+3reb, S.Stallworth 5+4reb, O.Rafa 4+5reb+2ast, O.William 4+1reb+3ast

Pato - Paulistano 67-59

There was a surprise result in Pato Branco where nineteenth ranked Pato (3-10) won against higher ranked Paulistano (8-6) 67-59 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Tradavis Thompson (188-2000, college: Lyn, agency: Starting 5) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Michel De Souza chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. Pato's coach Andre Soares allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Pato moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Botafogo. Loser Paulistano keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Pato will meet higher ranked Rio Claro (#15) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Paulistano will play against Vasco (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pato: T.Tradavis 18+7reb, C.CJ 14+2reb+1ast, S.De 9+8reb+2ast, F.Joao 8+3reb+4ast, G.Batista 6+5reb, H.Raekwon 5+2reb
Paulistano: H.Kaleb 21+8reb+1ast, G.Abreu 11+5reb, L.Siewert 9+4reb, S.Vitor 9+3reb+1ast, S.Estevao 8+5reb, L.Demetrio 1+4reb

Rio Claro - Cearense 98-95

There was a minor upset when 15th ranked Fortaleza (3-9) was edged on the road by seventeenth ranked Rio Claro (4-10) 98-95 on Saturday. Rio Claro shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 60.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Gemadinha Sacco who scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. Rio Claro's coach Slobodan Nikolic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Tradavis Thompson (188-2000, college: Lyn, agency: Starting 5) produced 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) added 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rio Claro moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Osasco. Cearense lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with nine games lost. Rio Claro will meet at home Pato (#18) in the next round. Cearense will play against Osasco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: G.Sacco 29+6reb+8ast, S.Stan 18+3reb+6ast, A.Dos 12+3reb+1ast, N.Vitor 10+4reb+1ast, C.Rocha 10+2reb+1ast, O.De'Marco 6+4reb+3ast
Cearense: M.Alexander 31+8reb+6ast, M.Dupree 22+8reb+5ast, B.Da Silva 13+5reb+1ast, A.Popovic 10+3reb+2ast, F.Gabriel 9+2reb, J.Gohlke 4+1reb