Proliga Round 11 (Regular Season): Olhanense defeat Portimonense in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd placed Portimonense (7-3) to fifth ranked Olhanense (5-6) 88-86 on Friday evening. Olhanense forced 21 Portimonense turnovers and had a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds. helped adding 27 points and 7 rebounds. Olhanense's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Pedro Oliveira (180-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 22 points and 4 assists. Olhanense maintains fifth place with 5-6 record, which they share with Lusitania. Portimonense at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Olhanense is looking forward to face league's second-placed Imortal U23 in Albufeira in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Portimonense will play against Galomar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Lisbon. Eighth ranked Queluz (1-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Benfica U23 (3-8) 75-73 on Sunday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. David Silva accounted for 8 points and 12 assists. came up with 29 points for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Queluz maintains eighth place with 1-9 record. It was Benfica U23's seventh loss in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Queluz will play against higher ranked Santo Andre (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benfica U23 will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Figueira da Foz. 3rd placed host Ginasio (8-3) was smashed by leader Povoa (11-0) 90-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ginasio. The best player for the winners was Scott Suggs who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Joshua McClary produced 22 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Povoa have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Loser Ginasio dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Imortal U23. Povoa will meet at home league's second-placed Illiabum in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ginasio will play against Sampaense in Coimbra and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Sangalhos were destroyed by Illiabum on the opponent's court 90-66. Winless Academica was outscored by Lusitania in a home game 71-100. Sampaense recorded a loss to Maia Basket on the road 79-68. Imortal U23 was defeated by CAB Madeira on its own court 66-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Salvador Victo of Imortal U23.



Portimonense - Olhanense 86-88

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 3rd placed Portimonense (7-3) to fifth ranked Olhanense (5-6) 88-86 on Friday evening. Olhanense forced 21 Portimonense turnovers and had a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Emerson Halbleib who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 21 rebounds. Rob McCoy helped adding 27 points and 7 rebounds. Olhanense's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Pedro Oliveira (180-1997, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Portimonense players scored in double figures. Olhanense maintains fifth place with 5-6 record, which they share with Lusitania. Portimonense at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Olhanense is looking forward to face league's second-placed Imortal U23 in Albufeira in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Portimonense will play against Galomar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Portimonense: P.Oliveira 22+4reb+4ast, F.Dulcinio 16+4reb+1ast, F.Staine 15+6reb+8ast, H.Sota 11+7reb+1ast, S.Guilherme 9+2reb, C.Fall 7+3reb+1ast
Olhanense: R.McCoy 27+7reb+2ast, E.Halbleib 19+21reb+2ast, E.Silva 9+4reb+3ast, C.Andre 9+7ast, M.Rubinho 8, J.Serra 6+2reb

Ginasio - Povoa 69-90

The game between Top Four teams took place in Figueira da Foz. 3rd placed host Ginasio (8-3) was smashed by leader Povoa (11-0) 90-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ginasio. Povoa made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Ginasio 47-35 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Scott Suggs who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Povoa players scored in double figures. American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Cape Verdean swingman Ernesto Fortes (189-2002) added 17 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Povoa have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Loser Ginasio dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Imortal U23. Povoa will meet at home league's second-placed Illiabum in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ginasio will play against Sampaense in Coimbra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ginasio: M.Joshua 22+7reb+3ast, E.Fortes 17+3reb+1ast, A.Howell 9+7reb+1ast, M.Andre 6+2reb, B.Goncalo 6+4reb, N.Bernardo 4+2reb+4ast
Povoa: S.Suggs 24+6reb+4ast, M.Rodrigues 15+3reb, L.Matic 14+12reb+4ast, J.Rodrigues 12+1reb+5ast, K.Francois 6+2reb+1ast, J.Costa 5+5reb+1ast

Illiabum - Sangalhos 90-66

Very expected game in Ilhavo where 7th ranked Sangalhos (1-10) were crushed by second ranked Illiabum (9-2) 90-66 on Saturday. Illiabum dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sangalhos' 34. They outrebounded Sangalhos 43-24 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Illiabum looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). RayQuawndis Mitchell chipped in 20 points. produced 14 points and 9 rebounds and Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Illiabum. They maintain second place with 9-2 record behind leader Povoa. Sangalhos lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Illiabum will meet league's leader Povoa on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sangalhos will play against Academica (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sangalhos: J.Kyran 14+9reb, M.Jordan 11+5reb+4ast, I.Sassinda 11+1reb+1ast, C.Ruben 9+2ast, D.Manhanga 7+4reb+1ast, M.Goncalo 7+2reb+5ast
Illiabum: N.Helder 21+8reb+4ast, R.Mitchell 20+4reb+3ast, C.Rodrigo 13+6reb+3ast, D.Alves 11, K.Tairi 7+5reb, P.Costa 5+4reb+5ast

Academica - Lusitania 71-100

Rather predictable result in Coimbra where fifth ranked Lusitania (5-6) smashed bottom-ranked Academica (0-11) 100-71 on Saturday. Lusitania dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Academica's 46. They outrebounded Academica 51-21 including a 37-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Lusitania looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Academica's players. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!). American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Lusitania's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lusitania maintains fifth place with 5-6 record, which they share with Olhanense. Academica lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Lusitania will meet at home higher ranked Maia Basket (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Academica will play against Sangalhos (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Academica: W.Manir 19+6reb+2ast, S.Miguel 18+1reb+1ast, N.Alexandre 13+8reb+2ast, B.Nuno 12+6reb+1ast, C.Miguel 5+1ast, M.Diogo 4
Lusitania: E.Onyinyechi 33+11reb+1ast, K.Cipalla 20+7reb+3ast, U.Obinna 14+18reb+5ast, S.Sergio 13+3reb+6ast, D.Tavares 9+3reb+4ast, R.Mendes 4+3reb+2ast

Maia Basket - Sampaense 79-68

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Sampaense (4-7) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Maia Basket (6-5) 79-68 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Maia Basket maintains fourth place with 6-5 record. Loser Sampaense keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Maia Basket will meet Lusitania (#5) in the next round. Sampaense will play against Ginasio and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sampaense: G.Diogo 17+6reb+8ast, A.Tope 16+10reb+4ast, M.Bastos 12+9reb+4ast, V.Banaru 8+5reb+2ast, I.Adokiye 8+2reb+1ast, Q.Solano 7+6reb
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 37+10reb+3ast, H.Curt 19+8reb+5ast, S.Greg 6+5reb+1ast, F.Caetano 6+4reb+2ast, M.Magalhaes 6+4reb+2ast, R.Ferreira 2+3reb+1ast

Benfica U23 - Queluz 73-75

Important game to mention about took place in Lisbon. Eighth ranked Queluz (1-9) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Benfica U23 (3-8) 75-73 on Sunday evening. Queluz players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. David Silva accounted for 8 points and 12 assists for the winning side. came up with 29 points and Arlindo Martins added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Queluz maintains eighth place with 1-9 record. It was Benfica U23's seventh loss in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Queluz will play against higher ranked Santo Andre (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benfica U23 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: A.Jhonathan 29+4reb+3ast, M.Arlindo 13+5reb+3ast, F.Tiago 12+6reb+2ast, S.Miguel 7, S.Tomas 4+8reb+2ast, S.Francisco 3+1reb+2ast
Queluz: N.Brennen 23+10reb+1ast, G.Gogua 13+3reb, A.Candeias 9+5reb+3ast, W.Daniel 9+3reb+1ast, D.Silva 8+2reb+12ast, M.Carmine 6+3reb+7ast

Imortal U23 - CAB Madeira 66-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked CAB Madeira's (10-1) road victory over second-ranked Imortal U23 (8-3) 76-66 on Wednesday. CAB Madeira made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Jorge Embalo (195-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 20 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four CAB Madeira players scored in double figures. point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Miguel Baker (196-2004) added 7 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for CAB Madeira. They maintain first place with 10-1 record. Loser Imortal U23 keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Ginasio. CAB Madeira will meet at home Portimonense (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Imortal U23 will play against Olhanense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imortal U23: S.Victo 19+7reb+4ast, B.Lucas 13+3reb+1ast, C.Tiago 10+2reb+1ast, R.Gustavo 8, M.Baker 7+13reb+2ast, D.Pinheiro 3
CAB Madeira: E.Jorge 20+1reb+1ast, E.Tyler 17+8reb+3ast, B.Ferreira 13+4reb+2ast, G.Joao 10+4reb+1ast, L.Leite 6+4reb, B.Vinny 5+1ast