Proliga Round 4 (Regular Season): Lusitania loses to Maia Basket

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Proliga, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Maia where host Maia Basket (2-1) beat league's leader Lusitania (3-1) 82-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lusitania. American guard Mekhi Cameron (193-2001, college: Tenn Tech) fired 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. Cape Verdean forward Ricardo Abreu (189-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Sergio Silva (193-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced 13 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for lost side. Maia Basket moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama and Galomar. Lusitania at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Sangalhos who have the same record. Lusitania will play next round against strong Santo Andre trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Maia Basket will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Barreirense in Barreiro.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated CB Queluz (3-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Santo Andre (3-1) 96-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of CB Queluz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Marques Watson (196-1998, college: Manhattan, agency: Elite Sports Empowerment) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 4 steals. Tiago Almeida contributed with 17 points for the winners. Canadian swingman Gus Goerzen (198-2001, college: UBC) replied with 25 points for CB Queluz. CB Queluz's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Santo Andre have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated CB Queluz. Santo Andre will play against Lusitania (#3) in Angra in the next round, which may be the game of the day. CB Queluz will play at home against Galitos-Barreiro and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Academica (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-80 loss to eleventh ranked Galitos-Barreiro (2-2) in Barreiro on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Elijah Charles who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side TeDerrius Williams responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Galitos-Barreiro moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illiabum and Sampaense. Loser Academica still closes the standings with four games lost. Galitos-Barreiro will meet higher ranked CB Queluz (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Academica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Coimbra Sampaense.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Barreirense was crushed by Galomar in a road game 92-65. Sampaense smashed Illiabum at home 99-70. Benfica U23 was destroyed by Galitos-Aveiro on the opponent's court 90-68. Barcelos were outscored by Sangalhos in a home game 47-69.



CB Queluz - Santo Andre 87-96:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of CB Queluz (3-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Santo Andre (3-1) 96-87. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of CB Queluz. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Marques Watson (196-1998, college: Manhattan, agency: Elite Sports Empowerment) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 4 steals. Tiago Almeida (190-2003) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Watson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Canadian swingman Gus Goerzen (198-2001, college: UBC) replied with 25 points and Australian center Tom Jervis (211-1987, college: Troy) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) in the effort for CB Queluz. CB Queluz's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Santo Andre have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated CB Queluz. Santo Andre will play against Lusitania (#3) in Angra in the next round, which may be the game of the day. CB Queluz will play at home against Galitos-Barreiro and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
CB Queluz: G.Goerzen 25+4reb, T.Jervis 17+8reb+2ast, R.Cristo 10+1ast, S.David 7+5ast, O.Joao 6+1reb, B.Diogo 6+2reb
Santo Andre: W.Marques 25+1reb+2ast, A.Tiago 17+2reb+3ast, W.Jalen 13+5reb+1ast, B.Victor 13+3reb+4ast, S.Guilherme 12+5reb+1ast, G.Salvador 5+4reb

Galomar - Barreirense 92-65:
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Barreirense (1-3) was crushed on the road by eighth ranked Galomar (2-1) 92-65 on Saturday. Galomar shot 61.7 percent from the field. Galomar outrebounded Barreirense 34-21 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Galomar looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Barreirense's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Lashon Lindsey (203-1999, college: Slippery Rock) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Joao Ramos (190-2000) responded with 15 points and guard Pedro Costa (190-1998) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Galomar moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama and Maia Basket. Newly promoted Barreirense keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Barcelos and Benfica U23. Galomar will meet Vasco da Gama (#8) in the next round. Barreirense will play against Maia Basket (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Barreirense: R.Joao 15+1reb+3ast, C.Pedro 13+2reb+3ast, E.Maxwell 9+6reb+2ast, K.Danilo 6+1reb, R.Pedro 5+2reb, P.Guilherme 4+3reb
Galomar: N.Brennen 19+3reb+2ast, P.Bile 19+3reb+2ast, L.Lashon 14+10reb+4ast, S.Helder 13+3reb, S.Guilherme 9+3reb+4ast, R.Soares 6+7reb+5ast

Sampaense - Illiabum 99-70:
There was a surprise result in Coimbra where twelfth ranked Sampaense (2-2) smashed higher ranked Illiabum (2-2) 99-70 on Saturday. Sampaense shot 62.3 percent from the field. Sampaense had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sampaense made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 assists and the other American import forward Jahlin Smith (201-1997, college: SSU, agency: KAM) who added 21 points during the contest. Four Sampaense players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Alston Andrews (208, college: Delaware St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Salvador Caldeira (188-2003) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sampaense moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illiabum and Galitos-Barreiro. Sampaense's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Coimbra to the arena Academica.
Top scorers:
Illiabum: A.Andrews 16+8reb+3ast, C.Salvador 16+3reb+2ast, D.Woodson 10+2reb+2ast, B.Lucas 9+3reb+2ast, L.Pedro 5+2reb+1ast, L.Lourenco 3+1reb
Sampaense: T.Markus 24+2reb+7ast, S.Jahlin 21+2reb+3ast, H.Demariontay 10+8reb+1ast, M.Tavares 10+3reb+1ast, M.Mboup 10+5reb+1ast, T.Espada 9+4reb+2ast

Galitos-Barreiro - Academica 88-80:
Bottom-ranked Academica (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-80 loss to eleventh ranked Galitos-Barreiro (2-2) in Barreiro on Saturday evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Academica's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian forward Elijah Charles (208-2004, college: UC Merced) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Ja'Sean Glover (193-2003, college: Omaha) who added 22 points during the contest. Charles is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Galitos-Barreiro players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward TeDerrius Williams (201, college: Reinhardt) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian guard James Woods (185-2000, college: UBC) scored 22 points. Galitos-Barreiro moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Illiabum and Sampaense. Loser Academica still closes the standings with four games lost. Galitos-Barreiro will meet higher ranked CB Queluz (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Academica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Coimbra Sampaense.
Top scorers:
Academica: T.Williams 31+10reb+2ast, J.Woods 22+2reb+3ast, D.Manhanga 13+8reb+1ast, M.Lockhart 6+6reb, C.Mwayi 5+5reb, S.Diogo 2+1reb
Galitos-Barreiro: G.Ja'Sean 22+3reb+1ast, E.Charles 21+13reb, T.Silva 11+5reb+2ast, T.Goncalo 11+2reb+3ast, D.Machado 11+2reb+1ast, C.Afonso 8+2reb+12ast

Galitos-Aveiro - Benfica U23 90-68:
Very expected game when 13th ranked Benfica U23 (1-3) was rolled over on the road by seventh ranked Galitos-Aveiro (3-1) 90-68 on Saturday. Galitos-Aveiro forced 27 Benfica U23 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Mikah Blackwell (198-1999, college: ACU) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Triston Wennersten (198-2002, college: NJIT) who added 25 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Tiago Filipe (202-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Sergio Sousa (197-2005) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Benfica U23 players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Galitos-Aveiro keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Benfica U23 dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with Barreirense and Barcelos. Galitos-Aveiro will meet Illiabum (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Benfica U23 will play against Barcelos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: O.Wagner 12+6reb, T.Filipe 12+6reb+2ast, S.Sousa 11+6reb+3ast, M.Joao 10+2reb+4ast, D.Kaua 8+5reb+2ast, M.Sousa 6+2reb+2ast
Galitos-Aveiro: B.Mikah 29+9reb+1ast, T.Wennersten 25+2reb+4ast, S.Oliveira 11+2reb+2ast, V.Camacho 8+2reb+2ast, V.Silva 6+2reb+8ast, M.Kaleb 6+7reb+2ast

Barcelos - Sangalhos 47-69:
Very predictable result when seventh ranked Sangalhos (3-1) outscored on the road 12th ranked Barcelos (1-3) 69-47 on Saturday. Sangalhos forced 19 Barcelos turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Joao Martinho (188-1997) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and Tiago Andrade (190-2003) who added 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side power forward Joao Malheiro (192-1999) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Cape Verdean center Joel Luz (196-1996) scored 5 points and 11 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sangalhos keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Barcelos keep the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with Barreirense and Benfica U23. Sangalhos will meet at home Olhanense (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Barcelos will play against Benfica U23 in Lisbon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barcelos: M.Joao 21+6reb, M.Pinto 5, L.Joel 5+11reb, F.Kennedy 4, F.Helder 3+1reb, L.Miguel 2+2reb
Sangalhos: T.Andrade 17+7reb+1ast, J.Oghene 13+3reb+1ast, J.Martinho 13+9reb+3ast, G.Madureira 7+2reb+2ast, A.Akoi 7+9reb+1ast, M.Antonio 4+6reb+1ast

Maia Basket - Lusitania 82-77:
The biggest surprise took place in Maia where host Maia Basket (2-1) beat league's leader Lusitania (3-1) 82-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lusitania. American guard Mekhi Cameron (193-2001, college: Tenn Tech) fired 23 points and 4 assists for the winners. Cape Verdean forward Ricardo Abreu (189-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Sergio Silva (193-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced 13 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and American guard Sean Evans (190-2003, college: Alaska-Anch.) added 22 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Lusitania players scored in double figures. Maia Basket moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Vasco da Gama and Galomar. Lusitania at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Sangalhos who have the same record. Lusitania will play next round against strong Santo Andre trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Maia Basket will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked Barreirense in Barreiro.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: E.Sean 22+3reb+5ast, V.Markovetskyy 15+9reb+1ast, N.Joao 13+1ast, S.Silva 13+9reb+9ast, C.Joao 9+5reb+2ast, A.Diego 5+3reb+1ast
Maia Basket: C.Mekhi 23+4reb+4ast, R.Gustavo 18+1reb+3ast, R.Abreu 14+6reb+5ast, C.Nolan 6+5reb, F.Caetano 6+9reb, S.Eduardo 5+2reb+1ast