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

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Proliga and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Lusitania (3-1). They were defeated by eleventh ranked Maia Basket (2-1) 82-77 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lusitania. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mekhi Cameron (193-2001, college: Tenn Tech) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists and Cape Verdean forward Ricardo Abreu (189-2000) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Sergio Silva (193-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Maia Basket moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 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. The winners were led by American swingman Marques Watson (196-1998, college: Manhattan, agency: Elite Sports Empowerment) who scored that evening 25 points and 4 steals and Tiago Almeida supported him with 17 points. Even 25 points by Canadian swingman Gus Goerzen (198-2001, college: UBC) did not help to save the game 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.
Olhanense has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Vasco da Gama (2-2) 93-76 on Saturday. Maxwell Newman fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. JeMarion Westbrook produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olhanense (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vasco da Gama keeps the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Olhanense will meet league's leader Sangalhos on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vasco da Gama will play against Galomar (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Barreirense was destroyed by Galomar on the opponent's court 92-65. Sampaense outscored Illiabum in a home game 99-70. Winless Academica recorded a loss to Galitos-Barreiro on the road 88-80. Galitos-Aveiro crushed Benfica U23 on its own court 90-68. Sangalhos smashed Barcelos in a road game 69-47.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points by Joao Serra of Olhanense.



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. The winners were led by American swingman Marques Watson (196-1998, college: Manhattan, agency: Elite Sports Empowerment) who scored that evening 25 points and 4 steals and Tiago Almeida (190-2003) supported him with 17 points. 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. Even 25 points by Canadian swingman Gus Goerzen (198-2001, college: UBC) did not help to save the game for CB Queluz. Australian center Tom Jervis (211-1987, college: Troy) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. 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:
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
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

Galomar - Barreirense 92-65:
Very expected game 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. American forward Lashon Lindsey (203-1999, college: Slippery Rock) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) chipped in 19 points. Forward Joao Ramos (190-2000) produced 15 points and guard Pedro Costa (190-1998) added 13 points respectively for lost side. 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 Maia Basket. Newly promoted Barreirense keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Galomar will meet Vasco da Gama (#9) in the next round. Barreirense will play against Maia Basket and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
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
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

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. American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) fired 24 points and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Jahlin Smith (201-1997, college: SSU, agency: KAM) chipped in 21 points. Four Sampaense players scored in double figures. American forward Alston Andrews (208, college: Delaware St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Salvador Caldeira (188-2003) added 16 points respectively for lost side. 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 eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Illiabum. 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:
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
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.Leite 3+1reb

Galitos-Barreiro - Academica 88-80:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Academica (0-4) was defeated on the road by eleventh ranked Galitos-Barreiro (2-2) 88-80 on Saturday. Galitos-Barreiro looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Academica's players. Canadian forward Elijah Charles (208-2004, college: UC Merced) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American guard Ja'Sean Glover (193-2003, college: Omaha) chipped in 22 points. 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. American forward TeDerrius Williams (201, college: Reinhardt) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian guard James Woods (185-2000, college: UBC) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Galitos-Barreiro moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. 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 it may be quite challenging 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:
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
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-Aveiro - Benfica U23 90-68:
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Galitos-Aveiro (3-1) outscored at home 13th ranked Benfica U23 (1-3) 90-68 on Saturday. Galitos-Aveiro forced 27 Benfica U23 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Mikah Blackwell (198-1999, college: ACU) fired 29 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Triston Wennersten (198-2002, college: NJIT) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. Forward Tiago Filipe (202-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and guard Sergio Sousa (197-2005) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 3 other teams. 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:
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
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

Barcelos - Sangalhos 47-69:
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Barcelos (1-3) were outplayed at home by seventh ranked Sangalhos (3-1) 69-47 on Saturday. Sangalhos forced 19 Barcelos turnovers. Point guard Joao Martinho (188-1997) fired 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tiago Andrade (190-2003) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Joao Malheiro (192-1999) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and Cape Verdean center Joel Luz (196-1996) added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 3 other teams. 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:
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
Barcelos: M.Joao 21+6reb, M.Pinto 5, L.Joel 5+11reb, F.Kennedy 4, F.Helder 3+1reb, L.Miguel 2+2reb

Maia Basket - Lusitania 82-77:
Round 4 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Lusitania (3-1). They were defeated by eleventh ranked Maia Basket (2-1) 82-77 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Lusitania. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mekhi Cameron (193-2001, college: Tenn Tech) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists and Cape Verdean forward Ricardo Abreu (189-2000) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Sergio Silva (193-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and American guard Sean Evans (190-2003, college: Alaska-Anch.) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Four Lusitania players scored in double figures. Maia Basket moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 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:
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
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

Olhanense - Vasco da Gama 93-76:
Olhanense has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Vasco da Gama (2-2) 93-76 on Saturday. American forward Maxwell Newman (203-2001, college: IU Kokomo) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Angolan guard Juscelino Ricardo (187-1999) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward JeMarion Westbrook (201-2004, college: Delta St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import forward Jacob Morales (193-2003, college: Montclair St., agency: Starting 5) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olhanense (1-3) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vasco da Gama keeps the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Olhanense will meet league's leader Sangalhos on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vasco da Gama will play against Galomar (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olhanense: J.Serra 20+2ast, N.Maxwell 15+12reb, R.Juscelino 13+7reb+5ast, Q.Tom 11+4reb+2ast, H.Ferreira 10+5reb+1ast, C.Andre 8+2reb+2ast
Vasco da Gama: N.Ruben 17+2reb+5ast, J.Morales 16+7reb+2ast, W.JeMarion 14+10reb+2ast, M.Klim 12+9reb, F.Rodrigo 8+1ast, S.Diogo 5+2reb+6ast