Oliveirense fired past Alges to force the decisive fifth game in the series. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 10 points. Oliveirense made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Alges helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Spencer Johnson (198-87, college: UMKC) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Joao Abreu (179-83) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. Five Oliveirense players scored in double figures. American forward DeSean White (203-86, college: Northwood, FL) produced a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and Angolan forward Sergio Correia (197-85) added 30 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Oliveirense: S.Johnson 34+13reb+1ast, N.Freitas 20+2ast, J.Abreu 14+4reb+5ast, R.Azevedo 11+3reb+3ast, M.Pinto 10+5ast, D.Jefferson 8+7reb Alges: D.White 33+15reb+2ast, S.Correia 30+6reb+2ast, J.Manuel 10+2reb+3ast, A.Pires 9+1reb+3ast, D.Vieira 4+4reb+1ast, J.Torres 3
LPB Round 1 of Finals. Benfica snatch win in the opener - May 18, 2013
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Benfica - Academica 69-67
Benfica claimed the opening win in the title series versus Academica. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Benfica made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 35-22 including 26 on the defensive glass [read more]
Benfica claimed the opening win in the title series versus Academica. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Benfica made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 35-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. American guard LaceDarius Dunn (193-87, college: Baylor, agency: Three Eye Sports) stepped up and scored 30 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and the former international Joao Gomes (201-85) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Joao Balseiro (192-87) responded with 19 points and American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Top scorers: Benfica: L.Dunn 30+5reb, J.Gomes 18+13reb, D.Carreira 5+3reb+2ast, C.Fonseca 4+3reb, R.Franklin 4+2ast, E.Evora 2+5reb Academica: J.Balseiro 19+1reb, A.Hallman 11+6reb+1ast, M.Fernandes 10+2reb+4ast, M.Goncalves 9+6reb, F.Sousa 7+2reb+3ast, D.Simoes 5+3reb+4ast
Proliga Round 3 of Finals. Oliveirense take the lead - May 18, 2013
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Oliveirense - Maia Basket 83-65
Oliveirense made another step towards Proliga title as they edged Maia Basket at home court for 2-1 lead in the championship series. The game without a history. Oliveirense led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Maia Basket to just 7 points in third quarter [read more]
Oliveirense made another step towards Proliga title as they edged Maia Basket at home court for 2-1 lead in the championship series. The game without a history. Oliveirense led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Maia Basket to just 7 points in third quarter. Oliveirense dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Maia Basket's 30. They outrebounded Maia Basket 45-25 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Oliveirense looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Joao Reveles (187-80) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Joao Abreu (179-83) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Oliveirense players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Paulo Diamantino (203-85) who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Pedro Catarino (184-90) added 21 points respectively. Top scorers: Oliveirense: J.Reveles 18+13reb+7ast, J.Abreu 17+5reb+10ast, R.Azevedo 16+6reb+2ast, N.Cortez 16+12reb+2ast, A.Pereira 12+6reb+1ast, C.Resende 4+2reb Maia Basket: P.Catarino 21+2reb, P.Diamantino 13+7reb+4ast, P.Tavares 7+1reb+4ast, N.Marcal 7+6reb+1ast, R.Pinto 5+2reb+1ast, A.Dara 5+5reb+4ast
LPB Round 5 of Semi-Finals. Academica join Benfica in the Final - May 15, 2013
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CAB Madeira - Academica 76-79
Academica came up strong in the second half to stun CAB Madeira in the fifth game of the LPB semifinals. Academica advanced into Final where they would face Benfica. CAB Madeira was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Academica dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to CAB Madeira's 26 [read more]
Academica came up strong in the second half to stun CAB Madeira in the fifth game of the LPB semifinals. Academica advanced into Final where they would face Benfica. CAB Madeira was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Academica dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to CAB Madeira's 26. The former international point guard Mario Fernandes (176-82) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists for the winners and forward Joao Balseiro (192-87) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Shawn Jackson (203-71, college: Johnson C. Smith) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Jason Smith (183-83, college: Al.-Huntsville) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Top scorers: CAB Madeira: S.Jackson 19+9reb+1ast, J.Smith 17+4reb+6ast, J.Manuel Coego 15+5reb, J.Freitas 8+2reb+2ast, J.Silva 6+1reb, F.Lima 5+1reb Academica: M.Fernandes 22+4reb+10ast, J.Balseiro 18+5reb+1ast, S.Lukasiak 14+7reb+1ast, M.Goncalves 10+3reb, A.Hallman 9+7reb+2ast, F.Sousa 6+7reb+3ast
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