NBB Round 26 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 26 in the NBB took place in Bauru. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 11th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (11-11) to ninth ranked Paulistano (12-9) 89-87 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paschoalotto/Bauru. They outrebounded Bauru 40-22 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Bauru helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Vitor Silva (188-2004) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international guard Alex Garcia (191-1980, agency: Interperformances) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Paulistano moved-up to eighth place. Bauru at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Paulistano are looking forward to face higher ranked Brasilia (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bauru will play against Caxias do Sul (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
18th ranked Osasco (4-18) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Brasilia (17-5) with the biggest margin this round 96-64. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) notched 18 points, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Daniel Von Haydin supported him with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Anthony Harris (191-1997, college: Chicago St.) did not help to save the game for Osasco. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brasilia have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 17-5 record. Osasco lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 18 games lost. Brasilia will play against Paulistano (#8) in Sao Paulo in the next round. Osasco will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 26: Cruzeiro lost to Sao Jose on the opponent's court 91-98. Cearense managed to outperform Botafogo in a home game 86-82. Rio Claro was rolled over Pinheiros on the road 93-65. Bottom-ranked Vasco was defeated by Corinthians on its own court 67-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 12 rebounds by Kauan Raymundo of Corinthians.



Sao Jose - Cruzeiro 98-91

Very expected game when 14th ranked Cruzeiro (6-15) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Sao Jose (14-7) 98-91. Guard Caue De Freitas (192-1988) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American swingman Dexter McClanahan (193-1997, college: Nicholls) supported him with 22 points. Even 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by the former international forward Tulio Da Silva (203-1996, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Cruzeiro. American guard Yosani Clay (193-2000, college: WOU) added 18 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sao Jose have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 14-7 record. Cruzeiro at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Sao Jose will play against higher ranked Minas (#4) in Belo Horizonte in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cruzeiro will play at home against Pato (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cruzeiro: C.Yosani 18+4reb+3ast, R.Ansaloni 15+2reb+1ast, D.Coleman 14+4reb+1ast, I.Thornton 14+5ast, T.Da Silva 12+8reb+6ast, W.Sena 8+1reb
Sao Jose: M.Dexter 22+2reb+2ast, D.Caue 16+3reb+10ast, A.Rodrigues 16+7reb+1ast, M.Malcolm 13+2reb+3ast, L.Guilherme 10+2reb+2ast, L.Cravero 7+3reb+1ast

Bauru - Paulistano 87-89

The most exciting game of round 26 in the NBB took place in Bauru. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 11th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (11-11) to ninth ranked Paulistano (12-9) 89-87 on Thursday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Paschoalotto/Bauru. They outrebounded Bauru 40-22 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Bauru helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Vitor Silva (188-2004) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international guard Alex Garcia (191-1980, agency: Interperformances) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Paulistano moved-up to eighth place. Bauru at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. Paulistano are looking forward to face higher ranked Brasilia (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bauru will play against Caxias do Sul (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: A.Garcia 23+6reb+8ast, B.de Abreu Andrezao 21+10reb+2ast, B.Dontrell 16+8ast, G.Gustavo 10+2reb+2ast, I.Pedro 10+1reb+2ast, E.Matheus 3+1reb+1ast
Paulistano: K.Hunter 17+2reb+3ast, T.Edson 16+3reb+1ast, S.Lucas 16+5reb+2ast, V.Silva 12+6reb+6ast, A.Guilherme 12+11reb+4ast, I.Leandro 8+5reb+2ast

Cearense - Botafogo 86-82

Rather predictable result when seventeenth ranked Fortaleza (5-17) defeated at home 19th ranked Botafogo (3-18) 86-82. Cearense forced 24 Botafogo turnovers. Strangely Botafogo outrebounded Cearense 37-20 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Botafogo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Australian guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: SMC) notched 28 points to lead the effort and Fernando Salsamendi (193-1996, college: Ave Maria) supported him with 17 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Four Fortaleza players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by Derick Machado (198-1996) did not help to save the game for Botafogo. point guard Matheusinho Brito (183-2000) added 19 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cearense moved-up to sixteenth place. Botafogo lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 18 games lost. Cearense will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Botafogo will play at home against Corinthians (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: B.Matheusinho 19+4reb+4ast, M.Derick 16+11reb+2ast, S.Machado 12+7reb+4ast, N.Felipe 9, L.Machado Jr. 8+4reb+1ast, F.Nata 6+5reb
Cearense: A.Mudronja 28+4reb+1ast, S.Fernando 17+4reb+6ast, D.Bernardo 15+2ast, D.Michael 13+4reb+5ast, P.Aleksa 7+3reb, J.Oliveira 3+1reb+5ast

Osasco - Brasilia 64-96

18th ranked Osasco (4-18) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Brasilia (17-5) with the biggest margin this round 96-64. Brasilia made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Osasco turnovers. Brasilia players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) notched 18 points, 6 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international guard Daniel Von Haydin (195-1999) supported him with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Brasilia players scored in double figures. Even 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Anthony Harris (191-1997, college: Chicago St.) did not help to save the game for Osasco. The former international center Hatila Passos (211-1985, college: NM State) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brasilia have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 17-5 record. Osasco lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 18 games lost. Brasilia will play against Paulistano (#8) in Sao Paulo in the next round. Osasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Osasco: H.Anthony 11+6reb+4ast, H.Passos 8+8reb+2ast, B.Caribaux 8+2reb+2ast, V.Malachias 8+4reb+3ast, E.Carvalho 8+2reb+1ast, M.Thomas 6+5reb+1ast
Brasilia: C.Facundo 18+1reb+6ast, L.Lucas 16+1reb+4ast, K.Crescenzi 15+1reb+6ast, C.Brunao 13+7reb+1ast, C.Renato 10+4reb, M.Pedro 8+5reb+2ast

Pinheiros - Rio Claro 93-65

Not a big story in a game in Sao Paulo where 17th ranked Rio Claro (4-17) was rolled over by third ranked Pinheiros (18-4) 93-65. Pinheiros made 22-of-28 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Rio Claro turnovers and had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pinheiros players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Rio Claro was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) notched 17 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and point guard Felipe Borges (188-2003) supported him with 6 points and 9 assists. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) did not help to save the game for Rio Claro. Argentinian point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) added 8 points and 5 assists 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. Pinheiros maintains third position with 18-4 record behind leader Flamengo. Rio Claro lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: D.Owens 13+6reb, S.Gemadinha 8+1reb+2ast, T.Fermin 8+3reb+5ast, V.Narcizio 8+4reb+1ast, S.Scott 7+4reb+2ast, B.Matheus 5+2reb+1ast
Pinheiros: S.David 17+2reb+7ast, S.De 14+1reb+4ast, P.Afonso 11+8reb, P.CJ 9+2reb, N.Betinho 9+3reb, M.Marques 8+8reb

Vasco - Corinthians 67-75

Everything went according to plan in Rio de Janeiro where seventh ranked Corinthians (15-8) beat bottom-ranked Vasco (3-19) 75-67. Corinthians dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Vasco's 32. They outrebounded Vasco 38-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. Forward Kauan Raymundo (201-2005, college: NW Florida St.) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) supported him with 17 points. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 5 assists by point guard Alexsander Vernizz (184-2000) did not help to save the game for Vasco. American forward Andrew Morgan (208-1997, college: Nebraska) added 12 points for the hosts. Corinthians moved-up to sixth place. Vasco at the other side stay dead last with 19 lost games. Corinthians will play against Botafogo (#19) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vasco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Vasco: A.Morgan 12+4reb+3ast, V.Alexsander 12+3reb+5ast, L.Bearden 12+5ast, S.Conceicao 8+3reb, L.Basilio 8+5reb+3ast, T.Mathias 7+4reb
Corinthians: T.Davaunta 17+3reb+2ast, C.Elyjah 16+1reb+2ast, K.Raymundo 16+12reb, C.Lucas 10+7reb+2ast, M.Rafael 8+7reb+4ast, G.Novaes 6+2reb+1ast