NBB Round 42 (Regular Season): Brasilia edge Flamengo by two points

The Regular Season in NBB is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 7 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 42 in the NBB took place in Brasilia. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Flamengo (25-7) to fifth ranked Brasilia (25-9) 89-87 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Flamengo. Brasilia shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Daniel Von Haydin (195-1999) who scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (182-1999) who recorded 21 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Flamengo's coach Sergio Hernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brasilia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Flamengo at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Brasilia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flamengo will play on the road against U.Corinthians in Santa Cruz do Sul and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Vivo/Franca (26-6) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Corinthians (22-10) 96-93 on Tuesday evening. It was a good game for the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who led his team to a victory with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Lucas Dias contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) replied with 28 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for Corinthians. Vivo/Franca have a solid four-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca moved-up to second place. Corinthians at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Sesi/Franca will play against Sao Jose (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Corinthians will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. First ranked Pinheiros faced 4th ranked Minas. Host Pinheiros (28-6) defeated guests from Belo Horizonte (24-8) 91-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Minas. Felipe Borges scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Jordan Williams with 24 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros maintains first position with 28-6 record. Loser Minas dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Pinheiros will meet at home UniFacisa (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Minas will play against Cruzeiro (#14) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 42 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Paulistano was defeated by Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro 84-79. Rio Claro was beaten by Sao Jose at home 76-82. Mogi lost to Brasilia on the opponent's court 69-72. U.Corinthians unfortunately lost to Botafogo in a home game 71-78. Pato was rolled over Bauru on the road 70-94.



Flamengo - Paulistano 84-79

There was no surprise in Rio de Janeiro where 8th ranked Paulistano (19-13) was defeated by third ranked Flamengo (25-7) 84-79 on Monday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Flamengo made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. The former international guard Guilherme Deodato (192-1991) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Guilherme Abreu (200-1999) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Flamengo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 25-7 record having five points less than leader Pinheiros. Loser Paulistano dropped to the ninth place with 13 games lost. Flamengo will meet U.Corinthians (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Paulistano will play against Vasco in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: D.Guilherme 17+3reb+3ast, J.Shaquille 16+1reb+5ast, M.Kayo 10+1reb, S.dos 8+3reb+1ast, F.Wesley 8+2reb+1ast, A.Negrete 8+2reb+3ast
Paulistano: G.Abreu 21+8reb+1ast, L.Siewert 19+5reb+2ast, S.Vitor 18+5reb+2ast, L.Inacio 6+1reb, H.Kaleb 5+3reb+2ast, S.Estevao 5

Rio Claro - Sao Jose 76-82

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Sao Jose (20-13) defeated on the road 15th ranked Rio Claro (10-23) 82-76 on Monday. Sao Jose made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The former international guard Adyel Borges (190-2002) had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Anderson Rodrigues (207-1997) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward DeMarco Owens (203-1996, college: Montevallo) with 21 points and guard Gemadinha Sacco (182-1997) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Sao Jose moved-up to eighth place. Loser Rio Claro keeps the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. Sao Jose will meet at home league's second-placed Sesi/Franca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rio Claro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: B.Adyel 25+10reb+6ast, S.Douglas 13+4reb+1ast, J.Nickel 12+2reb+1ast, A.Rodrigues 11+8reb+1ast, L.Guilherme 7, M.Malcolm 7+5reb+2ast
Rio Claro: D.Owens 21+4reb+1ast, S.Gemadinha 14+1reb+4ast, V.Narcizio 10+4reb+2ast, D.Anjos Jonathan 8+5reb, S.Guilherme 7+6reb, T.Fermin 7+3reb+6ast

Brasilia - Mogi 72-69

Very expected game when 10th ranked Mogi (18-15) was edged on the road by fifth ranked Brasilia (25-9) 72-69 on Monday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Rafael Paulichi (202-1998) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) with 18 points and 5 rebounds and the former international center Andre Dikembe (206-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Four Mogi players scored in double figures. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Brasilia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Mogi keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. Brasilia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mogi will play against Bauru (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: C.Facundo 22+5reb+5ast, M.Silva 10+6reb+5ast, C.Renato 9+4reb, H.Von 9+4reb+4ast, R.Paulichi 9+10reb+2ast, A.Brito 8+5reb
Mogi: C.Hinkle 18+5reb+2ast, A.Dikembe 13+12reb, D.Costa Paulo 13+4reb+2ast, B.Anderson 10+6reb+1ast, F.Ruivo 7+4reb+7ast, G.Campos 6+5reb+1ast

U.Corinthians - Botafogo 71-78

There was a surprise result in Santa Cruz do Sul where sixteenth ranked Botafogo (9-24) beat higher ranked U.Corinthians (17-15) 78-71 on Tuesday. Botafogo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Matheusinho Brito (183-2000) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Derick Machado (198-1996) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Fabricio Verissimo (192-1998) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four U.Corinthians players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Botafogo maintains sixteenth position with 9-24 record. Loser U.Corinthians keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Botafogo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. U.Corinthians will play against Flamengo (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: M.Brito 18+4reb+13ast, P.Scheuer 15+2reb, D.Machado 12+11reb+2ast, M.Scott 9+5reb+6ast, N.Freitas 7+5reb, M.Luiz 5+2reb+1ast
U.Corinthians: J.Hollowell 19+7reb+3ast, V.Fabricio 18+5reb+1ast, N.Barnes 13+5ast, D.Scott 10+7reb+5ast, I.Goncalves 5+6reb+1ast, O.Jonatan 4+7reb

Bauru - Pato 94-70

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Pato (7-25) was outplayed on the road by seventh ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (21-13) 94-70 on Tuesday. Bauru made 28-of-31 free shots (90.3 percent) during the game, while Pato only scored eleven points from the stripe. American point guard Dontrell Brite (175-1994, college: Mount Olive) scored 24 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Matheus Eugeniusz (193-2000) chipped in 24 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) during the contest. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Lucas Nakazawa (180-2005) with 14 points and forward Grigor Batista (205-2005) scored 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). 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 maintains seventh position with 21-13 record. Pato lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 25 games lost. Bauru will meet Mogi (#10) in the next round. Pato will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bauru: M.Eugeniusz 24+2reb+2ast, D.Brite 24+2reb+4ast, B.Germerson 17+6reb+3ast, d.Barbosa 12+7reb, A.Esdras 7+3reb, G.Alex 5+8reb+8ast
Pato: B.Grigor 15+4reb+1ast, N.Lucas 14+3reb+3ast, D.Souza Michel 10+4reb+2ast, J.Fidelis 9+5reb+1ast, Q.Caua 7+1reb+3ast, Z.Willker 6+3reb

Corinthians - Sesi/Franca 93-96

Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Third ranked Vivo/Franca (26-6) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Corinthians (22-10) 96-93 on Tuesday evening. Sesi/Franca made 22-of-23 charity shots (95.7 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who led his team to a victory with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. International center Lucas Dias (207-1995) contributed with 22 points and 9 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. American guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) replied with 28 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Kauan Raymundo (201-2005, college: NW Florida St.) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Corinthians. Five Sesi/Franca and four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Vivo/Franca have a solid four-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca moved-up to second place. Corinthians at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Sesi/Franca will play against Sao Jose (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Corinthians will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sesi/Franca: d.Georginho 31+8reb+7ast, D.Lucas 22+9reb+3ast, L.Rodriguez 17+3reb+3ast, J.David 13+1reb+3ast, C.Bennett 11+4reb+2ast, R.Mineiro 2+7reb
Corinthians: E.Clark 28+2reb+5ast, R.Kauan 16+8reb, E.Corazza 13+2reb+8ast, C.Victao 12+3reb, R.Munford 9+5reb, D.Thomas 9+3reb+3ast

Pinheiros - Minas 91-85

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Sao Paulo. First ranked Pinheiros faced 4th ranked Minas. Host Pinheiros (28-6) defeated guests from Belo Horizonte (24-8) 91-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Minas. They outrebounded Minas 40-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. Point guard Felipe Borges (188-2003) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Brayan Boff (203-2005) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) with 24 points and his fellow American import point guard Tim Frazier (185-1990, college: Penn State) scored 18 points and 4 assists. 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. Pinheiros maintains first position with 28-6 record. Loser Minas dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Pinheiros will meet at home UniFacisa (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Minas will play against Cruzeiro (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: F.Borges 19+6reb+7ast, Y.Barbosa 13+3reb+2ast, B.Boff 12+10reb, S.De 11+1reb+5ast, N.Betinho 8+1reb+1ast, E.Santos 8+7reb
Minas: J.Williams 24+3reb+2ast, T.Frazier 18+3reb+4ast, R.Rafael 13+5reb, A.Juan 10+4reb+1ast, W.Braga 7+5reb+1ast, R.Fischer 6+1reb+2ast

Brasilia - Flamengo 89-87

The most exciting game of round 42 in the NBB took place in Brasilia. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Flamengo (25-7) to fifth ranked Brasilia (25-9) 89-87 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Flamengo. Brasilia shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Daniel Von Haydin (195-1999) who scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Argentinian point guard Franco Baralle (182-1999) who recorded 21 points, 9 assists and 5 steals and American guard Shaquille Johnson (191-1990, college: Marshall) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively. Five Flamengo players scored in double figures. Flamengo's coach Sergio Hernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brasilia have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Flamengo at the other side keeps the third position with seven games lost. Brasilia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flamengo will play on the road against U.Corinthians in Santa Cruz do Sul and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: H.Von 32+5reb+4ast, C.Facundo 21+8reb+5ast, M.Silva 10+5reb+3ast, C.Brunao 8+5reb+2ast, A.Brito 6+5reb+1ast, M.Pedro 5+1reb+2ast
Flamengo: F.Baralle 21+3reb+9ast, G.Deodato 17+2reb+1ast, M.Cummings 16+3reb+3ast, S.Johnson 15+4reb+4ast, K.Manfio 11+5reb, N.Alex 3+1reb+1ast