After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the LPB and who belongs to weaker ones.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Academica (2-1) in Coimbra on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Benfica (3-0) 71-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Academica. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 2-0 record before this meeting. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 25-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 37-24 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Carlos Andrade (197-78, college: Queens, NC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Seth Doliboa (203-80, college: Wright St.) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Benfica have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Vitoria SC. Academica at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. Benfica is looking forward to face Lusitania (#7) in Angra in the next round where they are favorite. Academica will play on the road against Alges and is hoping to win this game. Very significant was Ovarense's (#5) 74-69 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Barcelos. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Barcelos. The winners were led by the former international forward Miguel Miranda (205-78) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and Cristovao Cordeiro supported him with 17 points. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by guard Rui Coelho (191-89) did not help to save the game for Barcelos. Ovarense (3-1) moved-up to third place. Barcelos at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Ovarense will play against Sampaense (#8) in Coimbra in the next round where they are favorite. Barcelos will have a break next round. Sampaense has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat Galitos-Tley (1-3) 91-89 on Saturday. Brandon Sebirumbi fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Pedro Pinto produced 25 points for lost side. Sampaense (1-2) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Lusitania. Newly promoted Galitos-Tley dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Fisica. Sampaense will meet higher ranked Ovarense (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Galitos-Tley will play against the league's second-placed Vitoria SC (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top-ranked Vitoria SC (3-0) crushed at home 8th ranked Fisica (1-3) by 24 points 77-53, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a very good performance for Ivan Almeida who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. Vitoria SC's coach Fernando Sa felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Vitoria SC have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Benfica. Newly promoted Fisica dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. Vitoria SC's next round opponent will be Galitos-Tley (#10) in Barreiro and are hoping to win another game.
Top-ranked Vitoria SC (3-0) crushed at home 8th ranked Fisica (1-3) by 24 points 77-53, which is the biggest margin this round. The game was mostly controlled by Vitoria SC. Fisica was better in third quarter 16-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Fisica to just 7 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Fisica 44-32 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for naturalized Cape Verdean guard Ivan Almeida (198-89, college: Stonehill, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Charlie Swiggett (185-86, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Vitoria SC players scored in double figures. Vitoria SC's coach Fernando Sa felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Cape Verdean guard Braima Freire (188-82) replied with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Carlos Barroca (182-84) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Fisica. Vitoria SC have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Benfica. Newly promoted Fisica dropped to the ninth place with three games lost. Vitoria SC's next round opponent will be Galitos-Tley (#10) in Barreiro and are hoping to win another game. Top scorers: Vitoria SC: I.Almeida 21+19reb+4ast, C.Swiggett 17+2reb+4ast, A.Bessa 11+4reb+3ast, P.Cunha 10+2reb+2ast, J.St Robert 8+2reb, D.Swetalla 6+10reb+3ast Fisica: B.Freire 15+5reb+4ast, C.Barroca 10+5reb+2ast, E.Rosario 8+5reb, M.Pires 6+3reb, R.Rodrigues 6+3reb+1ast, H.Medina 4+1reb+1ast
Very significant was Ovarense's (#5) 74-69 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Barcelos. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Barcelos. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-15. But Barcelos won third quarter 16-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The winners were led by the former international forward Miguel Miranda (205-78) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and international Cristovao Cordeiro (202-89) supported him with 17 points. Five Ovarense players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by guard Rui Coelho (191-89) did not help to save the game for Barcelos. International point guard Nuno Oliveira (186-89) added 19 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Ovarense (3-1) moved-up to third place. Barcelos at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Ovarense will play against Sampaense (#8) in Coimbra in the next round where they are favorite. Barcelos will have a break next round. Top scorers: Ovarense: C.Cordeiro 17+1reb, F.Neves 16+1reb, M.Miranda 12+11reb+1ast, S.Coll 11+3reb+2ast, E.Correia de Sa 10+6reb+2ast, J.Miguel Barbosa 6+1reb+4ast Barcelos: N.Oliveira 19+6reb+3ast, R.Coelho 17+12reb+1ast, M.Loncovic 16+6reb, C.Fechas 8+2ast, M.Sirnik 7+8reb+1ast, R.Correia 2+3reb
Sampaense has registered their first victory this season after two consecutive loses. They used home court advantage to defeat Galitos-Tley (1-3) 91-89 on Saturday. Galitos-Tley cut a 15-point halftime deficit to tie the game at the end of regular time. But they lost overtime period 11-13. Sampaense looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Galitos-Tley's players. American-Ugandan forward Brandon Sebirumbi (205-90, college: Furman, agency: Dynamics Global Management) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American guard Steve Baker (187-90, college: Wisc.-Green Bay) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Baker is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international point guard Pedro Pinto (188-88) produced 25 points and American forward Perry Stevenson (206-87, college: Kentucky) added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Five Sampaense and four Galitos-Tley players scored in double figures. Sampaense (1-2) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Lusitania. Newly promoted Galitos-Tley dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Fisica. Sampaense will meet higher ranked Ovarense (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Galitos-Tley will play against the league's second-placed Vitoria SC (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Sampaense: B.Sebirumbi 19+10reb, S.Baker 19+7reb+1ast, C.Ferreirinho 18+1reb+4ast, A.Rapier 13+8reb+2ast, J.Sing 12+2reb+12ast, H.Carvalho 6+4reb+4ast Galitos-Tley: P.Pinto 25+1reb+2ast, A.Tavares 16+4reb+2ast, P.Stevenson 13+14reb+1ast, T.Brito 12+4reb+1ast, D.Neves 9+1reb+1ast, J.Ferreira 8+6reb+2ast
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Academica (2-1) in Coimbra on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Benfica (3-0) 71-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Academica. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 2-0 record before this meeting. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 25-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 37-24 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Carlos Andrade (197-78, college: Queens, NC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Seth Doliboa (203-80, college: Wright St.) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and forward Joao Balseiro (192-87) scored 16 points. Benfica have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Vitoria SC. Academica at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. Benfica is looking forward to face Lusitania (#7) in Angra in the next round where they are favorite. Academica will play on the road against Alges and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Benfica: C.Andrade 16+10reb+5ast, R.Franklin 14+3reb+2ast, S.Doliboa 13+7reb+1ast, H.Evans 7, E.Evora 6+8reb, C.Fonseca 6 Academica: J.Balseiro 16+2reb+1ast, A.Hallman 14+7reb+2ast, F.Sousa 9+6reb+3ast, D.Simoes 8+2reb+2ast, B.Costa 6+1ast, T.Toler 5+3reb+1ast
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.
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
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