LPB Round 15: Benfica defeats Academica in the game between Top 4 teams - Feb 10, 2013
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An interesting game for Benfica (12-1) which hosted in Benfica 4th placed Academica (9-5). First ranked Benfica managed to get a 14-point victory 93-79. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-79. Benfica made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 33-15 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American guard LaceDarius Dunn (193-87, college: Baylor, agency: Three Eye Sports) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import point guard Ricky Franklin (185-87, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) answered with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks for Academica. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Academica at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Benfica are looking forward to face Lusitania (#8) in Angra in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academica will play at home against Alges (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Eleventh-ranked Galitos-Tley (2-12) used its home court advantage to challenge sixth ranked Sampaense (7-6) in Barreiro. The visitors from Coimbra managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for American guard Steve Baker (187-90, college: Green Bay) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. Al Rapier helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. Sampaense's coach Jose Calabote allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Jeremy Bynum (190-88, college: Jacksonville St., agency: Interperformances) with 31 points and 4 assists. Sampaense have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Galitos-Tley lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Sampaense will play against higher ranked Ovarense (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Galitos-Tley will play against Vitoria SC (#6) in Guimaraes and hopes to get back on the winning track.
In the last game of round 15 Vitoria SC beat Fisica on the road 75-68.
Eleventh-ranked Galitos-Tley (2-12) used its home court advantage to challenge sixth ranked Sampaense (7-6) in Barreiro. The visitors from Coimbra managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Galitos-Tley was ahead by 5 points at the halftime before a 21-12 third quarter run of Sampaense. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Galitos-Tley's 30. They outrebounded Galitos-Tley 41-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American guard Steve Baker (187-90, college: Green Bay) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Al Rapier (200-89, college: Stony Brook, agency: Dynamics Global Management) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. Baker is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Sampaense's coach Jose Calabote allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Jeremy Bynum (190-88, college: Jacksonville St., agency: Interperformances) with 31 points and 4 assists and the former international point guard Pedro Pinto (188-88) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Sampaense have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place. Galitos-Tley lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Sampaense will play against higher ranked Ovarense (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Galitos-Tley will play against Vitoria SC (#6) in Guimaraes and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Galitos-Tley: J.Bynum 31+4reb+4ast, A.Tavares 14+1reb+1ast, P.Pinto 10+3reb+4ast, J.Fernandes 6+3reb+1ast, D.Neves 5+8reb+3ast, J.Ferreira 4+3reb+3ast Sampaense: S.Baker 21+6reb+3ast, A.Rapier 15+8reb+2ast, J.Sing 15+3reb+3ast, B.Sebirumbi 6+5reb, S.Djukic 6+11reb+1ast, C.Ferreirinho 5+2reb+1ast
An interesting game for Benfica (12-1) which hosted in Benfica 4th placed Academica (9-5). First ranked Benfica managed to get a 14-point victory 93-79. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-79. Benfica made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Benfica outrebounded Academica 33-15 including 22 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American guard LaceDarius Dunn (193-87, college: Baylor, agency: Three Eye Sports) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import point guard Ricky Franklin (185-87, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American-Spanish forward Arnette Hallman (199-88) answered with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international point guard Mario Fernandes (176-82) added 15 points and 5 assists in the effort for Academica. Five Benfica and four Academica players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains first place with 12-1 record. Academica at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Benfica are looking forward to face Lusitania (#8) in Angra in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academica will play at home against Alges (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Academica: A.Hallman 21+6reb, J.Balseiro 18+3reb, M.Goncalves 15+3reb, M.Fernandes 15+1reb+5ast, B.Costa 6+1reb, D.Simoes 4+1reb+5ast Benfica: L.Dunn 17+7reb+5ast, R.Franklin 13+3reb+4ast, S.Doliboa 12+2reb+1ast, E.Evora 11, C.Fonseca 11+3reb+2ast, J.Gomes 10+6reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Vitoria SC (7-7) beat 9th ranked Fisica (4-10) in Torres Vedras 75-68. It looked good early as Fisica took an 6-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Vitoria SC had a 21-14 second period charge getting the lead and Fisica was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 68-75. Vitoria SC made 25-of-32 charity shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Fisica was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international swingman Jose Silva (194-89) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Naturalized Cape Verdean guard Ivan Almeida (198-89, college: Stonehill) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Vitoria SC players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Edson Rosario (193-82) with 21 points and Guinea-Bissau Franklim Furtado (198-87) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Fisica's coach Ivan Kostourkov rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vitoria SC maintains sixth place with 7-7 record. Newly promoted Fisica keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. Vitoria SC will play against bottom-ranked Galitos-Tley (#11) in Barreiro in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Fisica will have a break next round. Top scorers: Fisica: E.Rosario 21+3reb, F.Furtado 11+9reb, J.Santos 9+2ast, R.Rodrigues 8+3reb+4ast, M.Salvador 7+3reb+1ast, C.Barroca 6+3reb+4ast Vitoria SC: J.Silva 22+3reb, A.Bessa 15+2reb+4ast, I.Almeida 14+9reb+1ast, P.Cunha 12+6reb+4ast, D.Swetalla 9+9reb, C.Swiggett 3+5reb+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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