NBB Round 36 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 36 in the NBB took place in Rio Claro. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 15th ranked Rio Claro (9-20) to eighteenth ranked Botafogo (6-23) 83-82 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was point guard Matheusinho Brito (183-2000) who scored 23 points and 9 assists. Forward Emanuel Matias (202-1999) chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds. Botafogo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Matheus Bonfim (206-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds. Botafogo maintains eighteenth position with 6-23 record. Rio Claro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Botafogo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play on the road against UniFacisa (#12) in Paraiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Twentieth-ranked Vasco (4-25) made lots of trouble for fifteenth ranked Rio Claro (9-20). Rio Claro managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Matheus Bonfim contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. point guard Alexsander Vernizz (184-2000) replied with 16 points and 9 assists for Vasco. Rio Claro moved-up to fourteenth place. Vasco lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Rio Claro will play against higher ranked UniFacisa (#12) in Paraiba in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vasco will play on the road against U.Corinthians (#11) in Santa Cruz do Sul and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Bauru. Local Paschoalotto/Bauru (18-12) outscored 17th ranked Fortaleza (6-22) 107-70 on Thursday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Bernardo Da Silva with 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paschoalotto/Bauru have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sao Jose. Cearense at the other side keeps the seventeenth position with 22 games lost. Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cearense will play against the league's leader Pinheiros (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

Rest of the games of round 36 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
U.Corinthians defeated Caxias do Sul in Santa Cruz do Sul 90-80. Sao Jose beat Osasco at home 98-81. Pinheiros won against Mogi on the opponent's court 80-73. Paulistano managed to outperform UniFacisa in a home game 109-102. Botafogo recorded a loss to Brasilia on the road 79-73.
The best stats of 36th round was 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Facundo Corvalan of Brasilia.



Rio Claro - Botafogo 82-83

The most exciting game of round 36 in the NBB took place in Rio Claro. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 15th ranked Rio Claro (9-20) to eighteenth ranked Botafogo (6-23) 83-82 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was point guard Matheusinho Brito (183-2000) who scored 23 points and 9 assists. Forward Emanuel Matias (202-1999) chipped in 9 points and 11 rebounds. Botafogo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Matheus Bonfim (206-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and forward Vitor Narcizio (194-2002) added 23 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Rio Claro players scored in double figures. Botafogo maintains eighteenth position with 6-23 record. Rio Claro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 20 games lost. Botafogo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rio Claro will play on the road against UniFacisa (#12) in Paraiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: M.Brito 23+4reb+9ast, P.Scheuer 20+2reb, E.Matias 9+11reb+2ast, D.Machado 8+2reb, M.Scott 7+3reb+2ast, L.Andrade 6+2ast
Rio Claro: V.Narcizio 23+8reb+2ast, S.Gemadinha 18+3reb+5ast, B.Matheus 17+17reb+1ast, T.Fermin 14+1reb+8ast, D.Anjos Jonathan 5+3reb, A.Murilo 5+2reb

Caxias do Sul - U.Corinthians 80-90

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Caxias do Sul (12-16) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked U.Corinthians (15-13) 90-80 on Thursday. U.Corinthians made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Fabricio Verissimo (192-1998) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) with 16 points and 5 assists and naturalized American swingman Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) scored 20 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. U.Corinthians have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mogi. Caxias do Sul at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. U.Corinthians will meet at home bottom-ranked Vasco (#20) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caxias do Sul will play against Mogi (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
U.Corinthians: B.Nate 19+7ast, F.Verissimo 18+5reb+5ast, S.Devon 14+10reb+4ast, H.Jeremy 11+1reb+1ast, G.Isaac 9+2reb, C.Juan 8+5reb+2ast
Caxias do Sul: S.Stallworth 20+2reb+1ast, L.Augusto 16+3reb+5ast, R.Fabrizzio 14+2reb+1ast, F.Vezaro 11+3reb+2ast, O.Rafa 9+4reb, S.Miguel 5+1reb

Sao Jose - Osasco 98-81

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Sao Jose (18-12) defeated at home 19th ranked Osasco (4-24) 98-81 on Thursday. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Osasco's 38. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Osasco's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Douglas Silva (202-1998) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Caue De Freitas (192-1988) who added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Anthony Harris (191-1997, college: Chicago St.) with 15 points and 9 rebounds and center Vinicius Malachias (209-1999) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sao Jose maintains eighth position with 18-12 record, which they share with Bauru. Osasco lost fifteenth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 24 games lost. Sao Jose will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Osasco will play against Cruzeiro (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: S.Douglas 23+7reb+3ast, M.Malcolm 15+3reb+3ast, B.Adyel 13+5reb+5ast, T.Maique 12+1reb, A.Rodrigues 12+3reb+4ast, J.Nickel 8+1reb+2ast
Osasco: V.Malachias 19+5reb+1ast, H.Anthony 15+9reb+3ast, B.Caribaux 15+3reb+5ast, E.Carvalho 14+1reb+1ast, W.Matheus 5+1reb+2ast, O.Matheus 5+2reb+1ast

Bauru - Cearense 107-70

The game with biggest result difference took place in Bauru. Local Paschoalotto/Bauru (18-12) outscored 17th ranked Fortaleza (6-22) 107-70 on Thursday night. Bauru dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Fortaleza's 38. Bauru had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 39 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Cearense's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Germerson Barbosa (204-1993) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Bernardo Da Silva (206-2000, college: Hawaii) with 17 points and American point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paschoalotto/Bauru have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sao Jose. Cearense at the other side keeps the seventeenth position with 22 games lost. Bauru will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cearense will play against the league's leader Pinheiros (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Bauru: d.Barbosa 23+14reb+2ast, B.Germerson 19+5reb+3ast, M.Jose 11+1reb+2ast, D.Brite 10+12ast, M.Eugeniusz 9+3reb+3ast, G.Alex 9+1reb+5ast
Cearense: B.Da Silva 17+2reb+2ast, M.Dupree 15+4reb+2ast, F.Salsamendi 10+2reb+3ast, R.Rafael 9+8reb+1ast, O.Jean 7+1reb+2ast, A.Popovic 5+1reb+1ast

Mogi - Pinheiros 73-80

Very expected game in Mogi das Cruzes where 10th ranked Mogi (15-13) was defeated by second ranked Pinheiros (23-5) 80-73 on Thursday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Felipe Borges (188-2003) who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) with 21 points and American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mogi players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros keeps a position of league leader. Loser Mogi keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with U.Corinthians. Pinheiros will meet at home Cearense (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Mogi will play against Caxias do Sul (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.David 20+6reb+4ast, F.Borges 14+5reb+2ast, Y.Barbosa 13+5reb, P.Pastre 9+6reb+2ast, N.Betinho 8, P.CJ 6+2reb+1ast
Mogi: F.Ruivo 21+1reb, C.Hinkle 12+5reb+4ast, B.Anderson 10+9reb, D.Costa Paulo 10+6reb+4ast, A.Dikembe 7+5reb+2ast, G.Campos 5+2reb+4ast

Paulistano - UniFacisa 109-102

Rather predictable result in Sao Paulo where ninth ranked Paulistano (18-11) beat 12th ranked UNIFACISA (14-14) 109-102 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 rebounds and guard Vitor Silva (188-2004) who added 22 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) with 15 points and 4 assists and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paulistano moved-up to seventh place. Loser UNIFACISA keeps the twelfth position with 14 games lost. Paulistano will meet at home Cruzeiro (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. UniFacisa will play against Rio Claro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: V.Silva 22+5reb+3ast, A.Guilherme 20+8reb+3ast, K.Hunter 18+3reb+1ast, T.Edson 18+8reb+4ast, S.Lucas 15+2reb+1ast, G.Pereira 8
UniFacisa: Y.Sifontes 15+4reb+4ast, A.Joao 15+6reb, J.Oliveira 15+4reb+3ast, H.Coelho 11+1reb+4ast, M.Johnson 10+2ast, G.Santo 9+4reb

Rio Claro - Vasco 77-74

Twentieth-ranked Vasco (4-25) made lots of trouble for fifteenth ranked Rio Claro (9-20). Rio Claro managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. Rio Claro outrebounded Vasco 37-26 including 28 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for Argentinian point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who led his team to a victory with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Matheus Bonfim (206-1999) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. point guard Alexsander Vernizz (184-2000) replied with 16 points and 9 assists and center Sergio Conceicao (209-2000) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Vasco. Rio Claro moved-up to fourteenth place. Vasco lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Rio Claro will play against higher ranked UniFacisa (#12) in Paraiba in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vasco will play on the road against U.Corinthians (#11) in Santa Cruz do Sul and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: F.Thygesen 20+6reb+6ast, G.Sacco 17+1reb+4ast, M.Bonfim 15+8reb+1ast, M.Alves 10+2reb, N.Vitor 7+8reb+3ast, A.Dos 7+10reb+1ast
Vasco: L.Basilio 17+5reb+4ast, V.Alexsander 16+4reb+9ast, S.Conceicao 13+10reb+4ast, P.Nunes 8+3reb+3ast, L.Morgan 6+1reb, M.Silva 5+2reb+1ast

Brasilia - Botafogo 79-73

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Botafogo (6-23) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Brasilia (21-8) 79-73 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Brasilia made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Brasilia had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international guard Daniel Von Haydin (195-1999) who added 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Emanuel Matias (202-1999) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Matheusinho Brito (183-2000) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Brasilia and five Botafogo players scored in double figures. Brasilia moved-up to fifth place. Loser Botafogo keeps the eighteenth position with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: C.Facundo 19+8reb+5ast, K.Crescenzi 15+3reb+2ast, H.Von 12+8reb+1ast, C.Brunao 11+9reb, M.Silva 9+7reb+5ast, R.Paulichi 7+6reb+3ast
Botafogo: M.Emanuel 14+9reb+2ast, S.Machado 13+4reb+1ast, B.Matheusinho 11+5reb+5ast, M.Derick 11+4reb+3ast, S.Paulo 10+8reb+2ast, A.Lucas 6+1reb