Italy stayed perfect in 2013 EuroBasket Qualification. They defeated Portugal in Coimbra to improve at 5-0 record on top of Group F. Danilo Gallinari (205-SF-88, agency: Players Group) provided 18 points for the Azzurri. The hosts suffered the fifth loss in a row at the tournament. Italy silenced Portugal in the opening quarter. The Azzurri went on a 22:9 run to take a comfortable lead. Italy held Portugal to just 10 points in the second quarter to boost the lead. The visitors accumulated a 38:19 halftime advantage. Portugal improved their offence in the third term. They scored 23 points to narrow the gap at 17-point mark. Portugal unleashed 28 points in the fourth frame but just trimmed the deficit at the end. Daniel Hackett (200-PG-87, agency: Two Points, college: USC) accounted for 10 points, while Andrea Cinciarini (190-PG-86) netted 9 points in the victory. Joao Gomes (201-SG-85) notched 22 points and 10 rebounds for Portugal. Jaime Silva (187-PG-80) had 15 points in the loss.
LPB Round 3 of Finals. Academica snatch overtime win over Benfica - May 25, 2013
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Academica - Benfica 79-74 OT
Academica escaped the elimination eding Benfica in overtime and remained in the title race. The teams will meet again tomorrow in the fourth game of the championship series. Benfica was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 15-10 charge of Academica, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 12-7 [read more]
Academica escaped the elimination eding Benfica in overtime and remained in the title race. The teams will meet again tomorrow in the fourth game of the championship series. Benfica was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 15-10 charge of Academica, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 12-7. 25 personal fouls committed by Benfica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Mario Fernandes (176-82) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 9 assists (went 14 for 14 at the free throw line !!!). American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) helped adding 14 points and 14 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international Joao Gomes (201-85) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds and American guard LaceDarius Dunn (193-87, college: Baylor, agency: Three Eye Sports) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Top scorers: Academica: M.Fernandes 28+2reb+9ast, J.Balseiro 19+5reb, A.Hallman 14+14reb, S.Lukasiak 8+2reb, F.Sousa 6+3reb+1ast, M.Goncalves 2+3reb Benfica: J.Gomes 25+17reb+1ast, L.Dunn 22+6reb+1ast, F.Gentry 10+6reb+1ast, E.Evora 7+5reb, R.Franklin 5+1reb+1ast, D.Carreira 4+2ast
LPB Round 2 of Finals. Benfica record second straight victory - May 19, 2013
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Benfica - Academica 94-62
Benfica cruised past Academica to earn the second straight win in the LPB Final. The game without a history. Benfica led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Benfica outrebounded Academica 42-24 including a 29-12 advantage in defensive rebounds [read more]
Benfica cruised past Academica to earn the second straight win in the LPB Final. The game without a history. Benfica led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Benfica outrebounded Academica 42-24 including a 29-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard LaceDarius Dunn (193-87, college: Baylor, agency: Three Eye Sports) scored 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Frederick Gentry (201-77, college: McNeese St.) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Polish center Szymon Lukasiak (208-87, college: Jacksonville, agency: Promotex) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and forward Joao Balseiro (192-87) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: Benfica: L.Dunn 31+7reb+2ast, F.Gentry 16+9reb+3ast, J.Gomes 11+12reb+2ast, C.Fonseca 8+6reb, C.Andrade 6+4reb+1ast, D.Carreira 4+1reb+7ast Academica: S.Lukasiak 21+5reb, J.Balseiro 16+5reb+3ast, A.Hallman 10+6reb+1ast, F.Sousa 7+2reb+3ast, M.Fernandes 6+4ast, M.Goncalves 2+2reb
Oliveirense - Maia Basket 76:61
Oliveirense celebrated the Proliga title. They outscored Maia Basket in the fourth game of the championship series tonight to claim the crown. Nuno Cortez (205-C-82) delivered 23 points and 6 rebounds to pace the winners.
It was never an easy battle for the hosts. Maia Basket stayed in front throughout the first half. The visitors gained a 21:20 lead after ten minutes. Maia Basket stayed aggressive in the second frame [read more]
Oliveirense - Maia Basket 76:61
Oliveirense celebrated the Proliga title. They outscored Maia Basket in the fourth game of the championship series tonight to claim the crown. Nuno Cortez (205-C-82) delivered 23 points and 6 rebounds to pace the winners. It was never an easy battle for the hosts. Maia Basket stayed in front throughout the first half. The visitors gained a 21:20 lead after ten minutes. Maia Basket stayed aggressive in the second frame. They kept Oliveirense at bay posting a 37:35 halftime lead. But the home team turned things around in the second half. Oliveirense shut down defensively. They held Maia Basket to 15 points in the third quarter to take a 54:52 lead at the final intermission. The home side went on a deadly 22:9 rally in the fourth frame to seal the triumph at the end. Joao Abreu (179-G-83) delivered 19 points and 6 assists for Oliveirense. Joao Reveles (187-G-80) added 14 points for the winners. Nuno Marcal (205-F-75) responded with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Maia Basket. Paulo Diamantino (203-C-85) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
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