There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of LPB and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places.
Round 3 most important game was a victory of Barcelos over 4th placed Galitos-Tley72-67 on Thursday night. It was a good game for Montenegrin forward Marko Loncovic (200-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Slovenian forward Matic Sirnik (200-91) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Antonio Tavares (183-75) answered with 24 points for Galitos-Tley. Barcelos (2-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ovarense. Newly promoted Galitos-Tley dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Fisica and Lusitania. Barcelos is looking forward to face Ovarense (#5) at home in the next round. Galitos-Tley will play against Sampaense in Coimbra and is hoping to win this game. The game between seventh ranked Ovarense (2-1) and 8th ranked Lusitania (1-2) in Ovarense ended with biggest points difference. Ovarense outscored guests from Angra 82-58. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international forward Miguel Miranda (205-78) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Fernando Neves helped adding 18 points. Ovarense's coach Carlos Pinto felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Mohamed Camara (196-83) with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Ovarense moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Barcelos. Lusitania at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Fisica and Galitos-Tley. Ovarense will play against Barcelos (#4) on the road in the next round. Lusitania will play against CAB Madeira in Funchal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last two games of round 3 winless Sampaense were beaten by Fisica on the road 66-59. Benfica won against Alges on its own court 70-66. The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 17 points and 10 assists by Antonio Pires of Alges.
Round 3 most important game was a victory of Barcelos over 4th placed Galitos-Tley72-67 on Thursday night. It was a good game for Montenegrin forward Marko Loncovic (200-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Slovenian forward Matic Sirnik (200-91) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Antonio Tavares (183-75) answered with 24 points and the former international point guard Pedro Pinto (188-88) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Galitos-Tley. Barcelos (2-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ovarense. Newly promoted Galitos-Tley dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Fisica and Lusitania. Barcelos is looking forward to face Ovarense (#5) at home in the next round. Galitos-Tley will play against Sampaense in Coimbra and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Barcelos: M.Sirnik 21+5reb+2ast, M.Loncovic 18+10reb+3ast, N.Oliveira 12+12reb+3ast, R.Coelho 9+3reb+2ast, R.Correia 7+5reb+1ast, C.Fechas 5+1reb+6ast Galitos-Tley: A.Tavares 24+2reb+3ast, P.Pinto 13+3reb+4ast, J.Ferreira 9+5reb, D.Neves 7+2reb, P.Stevenson 6+11reb+1ast, J.Fernandes 5+3reb+3ast
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Fisica (1-2) beat bottom-ranked Sampaense (0-2) in Torres Vedras 66-59. The hosts were already 12 points ahead at halftime and as many as 13 after three quarters before a 19-13 last quarter charge of Sampaense cut the lead to 66-59 at the end of the game. Fisica forced 19 Sampaense turnovers. It was a great evening for point guard Carlos Barroca (182-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Sao Tome and Principe power forward Ekjersey Viana (203-77) helped adding 8 points and 14 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Al Rapier (200-89, college: Stony Brook, agency: Dynamics Global Management) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Steve Baker (187-90, college: Wisc.-Green Bay) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Fisica left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Lusitania and Galitos-Tley. Sampaense at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Fisica will play against higher ranked Vitoria SC (#3) in Guimaraes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sampaense will play at home against Galitos-Tley (#7) in Barreiro and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Fisica: C.Barroca 20+4reb+4ast, B.Freire 14+4reb+3ast, C.Dias 11+5reb, E.Rosario 9+10reb+2ast, E.Viana 8+14reb+1ast, M.Pires 2+2reb Sampaense: A.Rapier 22+10reb, S.Baker 14+6reb+1ast, H.Carvalho 6+3reb, C.Ferreirinho 6+4reb+1ast, J.Sing 4+2reb+5ast, B.Sebirumbi 4+8reb
The game between seventh ranked Ovarense (2-1) and 8th ranked Lusitania (1-2) in Ovarense ended with biggest points difference. Ovarense outscored guests from Angra 82-58. The game was mostly controlled by Ovarense. Lusitania was better in third quarter 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Lusitania to just 3 points in second quarter. Ovarense forced 20 Lusitania turnovers. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international forward Miguel Miranda (205-78) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. International Fernando Neves (194-80) helped adding 18 points. Ovarense's coach Carlos Pinto felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Mohamed Camara (196-83) with 17 points and 7 rebounds and American center Marcel Momplasir (205-81, college: Rhode Island) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ovarense moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Barcelos. Lusitania at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Fisica and Galitos-Tley. Ovarense will play against Barcelos (#4) on the road in the next round. Lusitania will play against CAB Madeira in Funchal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ovarense: F.Neves 18+3reb+1ast, M.Goncalves 13+6reb, M.Miranda 11+7reb+6ast, S.Coll 10+5reb+3ast, C.Cordeiro 9+3reb, J.Miguel Barbosa 7+3reb+7ast Lusitania: M.Camara 17+7reb+2ast, J.Goode 14+3reb, M.Momplasir 13+8reb+3ast, A.Sobrinho 10+2reb+3ast, D.Nevels 4+3reb+1ast, D.Monteiro 0+2reb+3ast
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Alges (0-3) lost on the road to leader Benfica (2-0) 70-66. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Alges won third quarter 18-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Benfica forced 19 Alges turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international forward Carlos Andrade (197-78, college: Queens, NC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Seth Doliboa (203-80, college: Wright St.) helped adding 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was guard Antonio Pires (185-86) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists and international Rui Quintino (194-83) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Alges players scored in double figures. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Academica and Vitoria SC. Newly promoted Alges still closes the standings with three games lost. Benfica will play against league's leader Academica in Coimbra in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Alges will have a break next round. Top scorers: Benfica: C.Andrade 13+10reb+1ast, C.Fonseca 10+2reb, J.Gomes 10+1ast, S.Doliboa 9+7reb+4ast, E.Evora 8+4reb+1ast, H.Evans 6+3reb Alges: A.Pires 17+4reb+10ast, R.Quintino 16+7reb+2ast, D.Vieira 11+2reb, D.Correia 10+3reb, J.Manuel 7+2reb+1ast, J.Cardoso 5+9reb
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
Marcel Momplaisir(205-C-81, college:Rhode Island)
Eurobasket.com: Tell us about your first job in Europe.
My first job in Europe was in Portugal Proliga I played in South America the year before and really wanted to prove I could play in Europe (16.8 pts 14.1 rbds 2.4 blks)
Eurobasket.com: Inform the decision, regarding basketball, you took in the past and changed your life [read more]
Eurobasket.com: Tell us about your first job in Europe. My first job in Europe was in Portugal Proliga I played in South America the year before and really wanted to prove I could play in Europe (16.8 pts 14.1 rbds 2.4 blks)
Eurobasket.com: Inform the decision, regarding basketball, you took in the past and changed your life. My High School coach (Charles Jackson MCSM) was the one who who showed me with hard work basketball can take me very far in life. He is someone I looked up too so I decided to trust him and work hard. He was right because it earned me a scholarship to the University of Rhode Island and has taken me all over the world. (Norway, Brasil,Syria,Mxico). I have made life time friends here in Portugal and met my wife who has given me a beautiful baby girl. All this from basketball,its truly a blessing.
Eurobasket.com: What about you future plans, you see yourself playing in Portugal again or you are planning to find a job in a new league? Portugal has been very good to me but I am looking to play in a new league to better support my family.
Eurobasket.com: What about the best game you had in till now in your career, what stats you had and when was it? I have had a couple 20 point 20 rebound games but I think my best game was having 22 points 18 rebounds 4 blks and 19 14 rebounds 3 blks in games that helped us win proliga championships in 2008 and 2010
Eurobasket.com: How do you like to spend your free time? I love spending all my free time with my wife and daughter.
Eurobasket.com: How you can describe yourself as a player. I'm a hard worker and extremely passionate basketball who plays with a lot energy on both sides of the court.
Maia Basket - Oliveirense 81-72
Maia Basket earned the first win in the Proliga Finals and tied things up at 1-1. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 81-72. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Nuno Marcal (205-75) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds [read more]
Maia Basket earned the first win in the Proliga Finals and tied things up at 1-1. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 81-72. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Nuno Marcal (205-75) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Pedro Tavares (182-83) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Maia Basket players scored in double figures. The former international center Nuno Cortez (205-82) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and center Andre Pereira (200-90) added 21 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Maia Basket: N.Marcal 25+16reb+1ast, P.Tavares 16+5reb+6ast, R.Sousa 15+1reb, P.Diamantino 11+11reb, A.Dara 8+5reb+8ast, P.Catarino 6+2reb+5ast Oliveirense: N.Cortez 21+12reb+1ast, A.Pereira 21+12reb, N.Freitas 15+5reb+2ast, J.Abreu 9+1reb+7ast, R.Azevedo 4+2reb+1ast, J.Reveles 2+1reb+6ast
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