NBB Round 38 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Pinheiros defeat Cruzeiro

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

NBB top team - Pinheiros (26-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Cruzeiro (11-19) in Sao Paulo 101-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cruzeiro. Pinheiros made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Cruzeiro turnovers. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Caua De Souza (184-2005) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. The former international forward Tulio Da Silva (203-1996, college: Missouri St.) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinheiros have an impressive 26-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-5 record. Cruzeiro at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. Pinheiros are looking forward to face Botafogo (#17) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cruzeiro will play at home against Caxias do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Sao Jose supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) played at the court of 8th ranked Sao Jose (18-13). Paschoalotto/Bauru smashed Sao Jose 96-71. The former international center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Dontrell Brite supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by Douglas Silva (202-1998) did not help to save the game for Sao Jose. 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. Paschoalotto/Bauru have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 19-13 record. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Twentieth-ranked Vasco (5-27) gave a tough game to thirteenth ranked Caxias do Sul (13-17) on Wednesday. Caxias do Sul managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Augusto Leao who scored 13 points and 5 assists. Caxias do Sul's coach Rodrigo Barbosa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Alexsander Vernizz produced 13 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Caxias do Sul maintains thirteenth position with 13-17 record. Vasco lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 27 games lost. Caxias do Sul will meet Cruzeiro (#14) on the road in the next round. Vasco will play against Osasco (#20) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 38: Brasilia destroyed Cearense on the opponent's court 81-49. Botafogo managed to outperform Osasco in a home game 85-79. Rio Claro rolled over Cearense on the road 93-72. Pato was defeated by Mogi on its own court 72-80. Bauru was smashed by Corinthians in Sao Paulo 104-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Davaunta Thomas of Corinthians.



Caxias do Sul - Vasco 71-69

Twentieth-ranked Vasco (5-27) gave a tough game to thirteenth ranked Caxias do Sul (13-17) on Wednesday. Caxias do Sul managed to secure only two-point victory 71-69. However their fans expected much easier game. Caxias do Sul looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Augusto Leao (184-1998) who scored 13 points and 5 assists. Guard Felipe Vezaro (192-1992, college: TAMIU) chipped in 12 points. Caxias do Sul's coach Rodrigo Barbosa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Alexsander Vernizz (184-2000) produced 13 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and center Thiago Mathias (208-1989, college: N.Mexico JC) added 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Caxias do Sul maintains thirteenth position with 13-17 record. Vasco lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 27 games lost. Caxias do Sul will meet Cruzeiro (#14) on the road in the next round. Vasco will play against Osasco (#20) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: W.Omena 13+1reb+2ast, A.Leao 13+3reb+5ast, V.Felipe 12+4reb+2ast, R.Oliveira 10+2reb+1ast, F.Ruiz 9+4reb+3ast, L.Ribeiro 4
Vasco: T.Mathias 20+7reb+1ast, V.Alexsander 13+7reb+9ast, L.Morgan 12+3reb, O.Elias 8+3reb+2ast, M.Silva 7+7reb+3ast, S.Conceicao 3+8reb+3ast

Cearense - Brasilia 49-81

Very expected game when 18th ranked Fortaleza (6-25) was crushed at home by fifth ranked Brasilia (22-9) 81-49 on Wednesday. Brasilia dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Fortaleza's 18. Brasilia outrebounded Cearense 39-28 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Daniel Von Haydin (195-1999) who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Rafael Paulichi (202-1998) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Fernando Salsamendi (193-1996, college: Ave Maria) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian forward Aleksa Popovic (206-1999, college: McKendree) added 11 points respectively for the hosts. Brasilia have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 22-9 record. Cearense lost twenty fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 25 games lost. Brasilia will meet UniFacisa (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cearense will play against Osasco (#20) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: H.Von 23+5reb+3ast, C.Facundo 13+5reb+6ast, R.Paulichi 12+14reb+2ast, M.Silva 9+1reb+2ast, C.Brunao 8+5reb+1ast, K.Crescenzi 7+3reb+3ast
Cearense: A.Popovic 11+4reb+1ast, F.Salsamendi 10+10reb, O.Jean 9+2reb+3ast, F.Gabriel 9+3reb+1ast, M.Dupree 6+3reb+2ast, C.Augusto 2+1reb+2ast

Sao Jose - Bauru 71-96

The game in Sao Jose supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (19-13) played at the court of 8th ranked Sao Jose (18-13). Paschoalotto/Bauru smashed Sao Jose 96-71. Bauru forced 19 Sao Jose turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. Bauru players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sao Jose's players. The former international center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by Douglas Silva (202-1998) did not help to save the game for Sao Jose. Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. 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. Paschoalotto/Bauru have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 19-13 record. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bauru: d.Barbosa 28+11reb+3ast, B.Germerson 15+4reb, V.Lersch 14+5reb+6ast, D.Brite 14+5reb+8ast, G.Alex 7+2reb+3ast, P.Infante 6+2ast
Sao Jose: R.Anderson 12+5reb, D.Silva 12+10reb, N.Joao 11+1reb+2ast, G.Lessa 10+1reb+3ast, A.Borges 8+3reb+4ast, M.Tavares 6+2reb

Pinheiros - Cruzeiro 101-79

NBB top team - Pinheiros (26-5) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Cruzeiro (11-19) in Sao Paulo 101-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cruzeiro. Pinheiros made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Cruzeiro turnovers. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Caua De Souza (184-2005) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Five Pinheiros players scored in double figures. The former international forward Tulio Da Silva (203-1996, college: Missouri St.) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and American guard Isaac Thornton (194-1991, college: Fairmont St.) scored 20 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. Pinheiros have an impressive 26-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-5 record. Cruzeiro at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. Pinheiros are looking forward to face Botafogo (#17) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cruzeiro will play at home against Caxias do Sul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: S.De 18+4reb+4ast, S.David 17+7reb+3ast, F.Borges 17+2reb+5ast, P.Afonso 16+8reb+1ast, P.Pastre 11+5reb+1ast, B.Boff 6+4reb
Cruzeiro: T.Da Silva 20+9reb, I.Thornton 20+3reb+1ast, D.Coleman 10+2ast, C.Jamison 7+3reb+4ast, B.Cassiano 6+2reb+2ast, G.Gittens Jr. 5+3reb+4ast

Botafogo - Osasco 85-79

Rather predictable result in Rio de Janeiro where seventeenth ranked Botafogo (7-24) defeated bottom-ranked Osasco (4-27) 85-79 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Derick Machado (198-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. The former international guard Scott Machado (185-1990, college: Iona) chipped in 15 points and 8 assists. American guard Anthony Harris (191-1997, college: Chicago St.) produced 28 points and Matheus Weber (194-2000) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Five Botafogo and four Osasco players scored in double figures. Botafogo maintains seventeenth position with 7-24 record. Osasco lost eighteenth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. Botafogo will meet at home league's leader Pinheiros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Osasco will play against Cearense (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: E.Matias 19+2reb+2ast, P.Scheuer 16+9reb, M.Scott 15+2reb+8ast, D.Machado 15+10reb+2ast, M.Brito 11+6reb+5ast, A.Moreira 4+6reb
Osasco: H.Anthony 28+3reb+3ast, W.Matheus 18+5reb+5ast, V.Malachias 13+6reb+2ast, G.Alejandro 10+4reb+1ast, B.Caribaux 6+4reb+5ast, H.Passos 4+5reb+1ast

Cearense - Rio Claro 72-93

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Fortaleza (6-25) was rolled over at home by fifteenth ranked Rio Claro (10-21) 93-72 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Rio Claro. Cearense managed to win third quarter 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rio Claro shot 64.0 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Rio Claro's coach Rodrigo da Silva felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Bernardo Da Silva (206-2000, college: Hawaii) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) added 17 points and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Five Rio Claro and four Fortaleza players scored in double figures. Rio Claro maintains fifteenth position with 10-21 record. Cearense lost twenty fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 25 games lost. Rio Claro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cearense will play against Osasco (#20) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: G.Sacco 16+3reb+3ast, N.Vitor 15+3reb, F.Thygesen 13+5reb+8ast, G.Santos 12+3reb+2ast, S.Stan 10+1reb+5ast, O.De'Marco 8+4reb
Cearense: M.Dupree 17+4reb+1ast, C.Augusto 14+2reb+1ast, F.Salsamendi 14+3reb+1ast, B.Da Silva 13+10reb+5ast, F.Gabriel 8+2ast, A.Popovic 4+3reb

Pato - Mogi 72-80

Everything went according to plan in Pato Branco where eleventh ranked Mogi (17-14) beat 16th ranked Pato (7-23) 80-72 on Friday. Pato trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 20-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 72-80 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) who scored 20 points. Guard Paulo Da Costa (194-1994) chipped in 15 points. Guard Caua Queiroz (183-2003) produced 17 points and Danilo Penteado (199-1999) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Pato's coach Andre Soares rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Mogi moved-up to tenth place. Pato lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mogi: H.Charles 20+4reb+1ast, C.Da 15+2reb+2ast, V.Chagas 10+7reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 10+3reb+2ast, D.Andre 8+6reb+1ast, G.Caldeira 7+3ast
Pato: Q.Caua 17+4reb+3ast, P.Danilo 17+6reb, N.Lucas 10+2reb+3ast, G.Nathan 9+4reb+1ast, B.Grigor 5+6reb, E.Edu 5+7reb+2ast

Corinthians - Bauru 104-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru's (19-13) road loss to sixth ranked Corinthians (22-8) 81-104 on Friday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Corinthians dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Paschoalotto/Bauru's 26 and made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. The former international center Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu (213-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) added 21 points respectively for the guests. 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. Corinthians have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: T.Davaunta 25+5reb+5ast, C.Elyjah 19+7reb+5ast, V.Camilo 15+3reb, M.Rafael 15+6reb+3ast, K.Raymundo 7+1reb+1ast, T.Faria 7+1reb+3ast
Bauru: B.de Abreu Andrezao 23+10reb+2ast, E.Matheus 21+4reb+3ast, J.Materan 11+2reb+1ast, B.Dontrell 7+2reb+12ast, A.Garcia 6+3reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 5+1reb