Proliga Round 13 (Regular Season): Olhanense beat Santo Andre by three after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Santo Andre (3-10) to fifth ranked Olhanense (7-6) 78-75 in the game for the fifth place. Strangely Santo Andre outrebounded Olhanense 44-29 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Santo Andre helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian guard Dontae Mitchell (193-1997, college: St.Mary's) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Olhanense's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for Santo Andre. Olhanense have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 7-6 record. Santo Andre at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Benfica U23. Olhanense are looking forward to face Queluz (#8) at home in the next round. Santo Andre will play against the league's second-placed Imortal U23 in Albufeira and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ginasio (8-5) against fourth ranked Maia Basket (8-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Ginasio was crushed by Maia Basket in Maia 96-66. Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) stepped up and scored 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Curt Heinz chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) responded with 13 points and 9 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. Maia Basket have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginasio and Galomar. Ginasio lost third consecutive game. Maia Basket will play against Sangalhos (#7) on the road in the next round. Ginasio will play against the league's second-placed Illiabum (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Proliga top team - Povoa (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Academica (0-13) in Coimbra 89-66. Scott Suggs nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Povoa's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Antanas Tamulis came up with 20 points for Academica in the defeat. Undefeated Povoa have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Loser Academica still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Povoa will meet at home Lusitania (#5) in the next round. Academica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Coimbra to the arena Sampaense.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Imortal U23 beat Queluz on the road 74-67. Galomar won against Benfica U23 on its own court 91-78. Sampaense unfortunately lost to Illiabum in Ilhavo 69-83. Lusitania managed to beat Sangalhos at home 88-74. Benfica U23 was defeated by CAB Madeira on the opponent's court 79-66. Maia Basket beat Lusitania in a home game 85-81. Portimonense destroyed Queluz on the road 86-54.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 26 points and 7 rebounds by Frank Staine of Portimonense.



Queluz - Imortal U23 67-74

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Imortal U23 (9-4) beat on the road 8th ranked Queluz (1-12) 74-67 on Sunday. Center Miguel Baker (196-2004) nailed 4 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Lucas Barreira accounted for 10 points and 4 assists. Four Imortal U23 players scored in double figures. Imortal U23's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import power forward Daniel Westbrook (208-1989, college: Barton, NC) added 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Queluz in the defeat. Imortal U23 maintains second place with 9-4 record having just three points less than leader Povoa, which they share with Portimonense. Queluz lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Imortal U23 will meet at home Santo Andre (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Queluz will play against Olhanense and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Queluz: D.Westbrook 20+9reb+1ast, B.Newsom 19+16reb+1ast, S.David 8+4reb+8ast, G.Giorgi 7+3reb+1ast, S.Lorin 5+1reb, C.Afonso 4+4reb
Imortal U23: E.Svalbe 12+4reb, L.Silva 11+4reb+1ast, T.Coelho 11+3reb+2ast, L.Barreira 10+3reb+4ast, V.Salvador 9+5reb+2ast, G.Salvador 7+6reb

Galomar - Benfica U23 91-78

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Benfica U23 (3-10) lost on the road to fourth ranked Galomar (8-5) 91-78 on Saturday. Galomar made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American forward Nick Farrar (201-2002, college: Guilford) nailed 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for the winning side and forward Afonso Guedes (196-2003) accounted for 22 points. Four Galomar players scored in double figures. Center Miguel Baker (196-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and added 24 points and 4 assists respectively for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Galomar moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginasio and Maia Basket. Benfica U23 lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Santo Andre. Galomar will meet at home league's leader CAB Madeira in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Benfica U23 will play against Portimonense (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: A.Jhonathan 24+2reb+4ast, F.Tiago 18+7reb+2ast, M.Arlindo 15+16reb+4ast, M.Joao 9+1reb+3ast, S.Tomas 6+6reb+1ast, S.Francisco 6+2reb+5ast
Galomar: F.Nick 33+8reb+3ast, G.Afonso 22+1reb+2ast, R.Ronnie 13+3reb+1ast, R.Soares 10+9reb+4ast, B.Latreavin 6+13reb+3ast, J.Cardoso 4+4reb

Santo Andre - Olhanense 75-78

This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Santo Andre (3-10) to fifth ranked Olhanense (7-6) 78-75 in the game for the fifth place. Strangely Santo Andre outrebounded Olhanense 44-29 including a 18-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Santo Andre helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Rob McCoy who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian guard Dontae Mitchell (193-1997, college: St.Mary's) contributed with 24 points for the winners. Olhanense's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) answered with 22 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Guilherme Saiote (190-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 14 points, 7 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Santo Andre. Olhanense have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 7-6 record. Santo Andre at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Benfica U23. Olhanense are looking forward to face Queluz (#8) at home in the next round. Santo Andre will play against the league's second-placed Imortal U23 in Albufeira and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Santo Andre: M.Maultsby 22+6reb+1ast, C.Baer 15+7reb+1ast, G.Saiote 14+4reb+7ast, A.Andrews 9+9reb+2ast, A.Cleiton 8+9reb+1ast, M.Francisco 6+7reb
Olhanense: M.Dontae 24+2reb+3ast, R.McCoy 19+6reb+5ast, E.Halbleib 15+7reb, J.Serra 6+4reb+5ast, E.Silva 6+1reb, M.Rubinho 3+2reb

Academica - Povoa 66-89

Proliga top team - Povoa (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Academica (0-13) in Coimbra 89-66. Povoa dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Academica's 30. Scott Suggs nailed 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and James Okemirie accounted for 15 points and 14 rebounds. Four Povoa players scored in double figures. Povoa's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lithuanian forward Antanas Tamulis (203-2000, college: OPSU, agency: BIG) came up with 20 points and forward Afonso Guedes (196-2003) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Academica in the defeat. Povoa have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Loser Academica still closes the standings with 13 games lost. Povoa will meet at home Lusitania (#5) in the next round. Academica's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Coimbra to the arena Sampaense.
Top scorers:
Academica: A.Tamulis 20+4reb+2ast, W.Manir 11+8reb+3ast, B.Nuno 10+7reb+2ast, S.Miguel 7+3reb+2ast, M.Bernardo 7, M.Diogo 6+4reb
Povoa: S.Suggs 22+8reb, J.Okemirie 15+14reb+1ast, K.Francois 14+2reb, L.Matic 10+11reb+4ast, J.Rodrigues 8+2reb+5ast, M.Rodrigues 6+2reb+1ast

Maia Basket - Ginasio 96-66

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ginasio (8-5) against fourth ranked Maia Basket (8-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Ginasio was crushed by Maia Basket in Maia 96-66. Maia Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) stepped up and scored 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Maia Basket players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Anthony Howell (201, college: ACU) scored 10 points and 6 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. Maia Basket have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginasio and Galomar. Ginasio lost third consecutive game. Maia Basket will play against Sangalhos (#7) on the road in the next round. Ginasio will play against the league's second-placed Illiabum (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ginasio: M.Joshua 16+1ast, A.Akoi 13+9reb+3ast, A.Howell 10+6reb+3ast, E.Tiago 7+2reb+1ast, M.Andre 7+6reb+1ast, B.Goncalo 5
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 39+7reb+8ast, S.Oliveira 15+3reb+2ast, H.Curt 14+6reb+3ast, S.Greg 11+7reb, F.Caetano 7+7reb+1ast, A.Valgode 4+2reb

Illiabum - Sampaense 83-69

Rather predictable result when second ranked Illiabum (10-3) won against 6th ranked Sampaense (5-8) in Ilhavo 83-69 on Saturday. Illiabum outrebounded Sampaense 37-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. Illiabum looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sampaense's players. Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and RayQuawndis Mitchell accounted for 23 points. came up with 23 points and center Miguel Bastos (197-1999) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sampaense in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Illiabum maintains second place with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader Povoa. Loser Sampaense keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Illiabum will meet Ginasio (#4) in the next round. Sampaense's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Coimbra Academica.
Top scorers:
Sampaense: T.Markus 23+4reb+2ast, Q.Solano 11+3reb, I.Adokiye 10+1reb+1ast, G.Diogo 8+1reb+1ast, M.Bastos 7+6reb+1ast, S.Afonso 2
Illiabum: N.Helder 24+10reb+3ast, R.Mitchell 23+4reb+3ast, C.Rodrigo 14+4reb, M.Sico 8+7reb+1ast, P.Costa 6+3reb+2ast, S.Caldeira 6+4reb+3ast

Lusitania - Sangalhos 88-74

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Sangalhos (2-11) lost to fifth ranked Lusitania (6-7) in Angra 74-88 on Sunday. Lusitania dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Sangalhos' 36. Lusitania forced 21 Sangalhos turnovers and outrebounded them 48-27 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) nailed 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Kai Cipalla accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Lusitania players scored in double figures. Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds and Jordan McLoyd added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Sangalhos in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lusitania maintains fifth place with 6-7 record. Loser Sangalhos keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Lusitania will meet league's leader Povoa on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sangalhos will play against Maia Basket (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sangalhos: P.Jayden 22+9reb, M.Jordan 14+2reb+4ast, J.Kyran 9+3reb+2ast, M.Goncalo 8+3reb+5ast, I.Sassinda 6+4reb, D.Manhanga 5+3reb
Lusitania: U.Obinna 23+8reb+1ast, K.Cipalla 20+9reb+3ast, S.Sergio 15+4reb+7ast, E.Onyinyechi 10+10reb+1ast, D.Tavares 8+3reb+2ast, R.Mendes 6+1reb

CAB Madeira - Benfica U23 79-66

Everything went according to plan when first ranked CAB Madeira (12-1) defeated 6th ranked Benfica U23 (3-10) in Funchal 79-66 on Sunday. CAB Madeira forced 20 Benfica U23 turnovers. American forward Max Newman (203-2001, college: IU Kokomo) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) accounted for 17 points. American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for CAB Madeira. They maintain first place with 12-1 record. Benfica U23 lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Santo Andre. CAB Madeira will meet Galomar (#4) in the next round. Benfica U23 will play against Portimonense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: M.Arlindo 19+6reb+2ast, F.Tiago 17+6reb+4ast, A.Jhonathan 8+6reb+1ast, S.Tomas 8+7reb+4ast, S.Sergio 7+4reb, G.Martim 4+2reb
CAB Madeira: E.Tyler 17+2reb+2ast, B.Vinny 13+4reb+3ast, N.Max 12+10reb+1ast, B.Ferreira 8+3reb, E.Jorge 8+3reb+2ast, G.Joao 6+2reb+1ast

Maia Basket - Lusitania 85-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Lusitania's (6-7) road loss to fourth ranked Maia Basket (8-5) 81-85 on Saturday. Maia Basket made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) nailed 40 points (!!!) (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winning side and American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) accounted for 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) added 23 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Lusitania in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Maia Basket. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Ginasio and Galomar. Loser Lusitania keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Maia Basket will meet Sangalhos (#7) on the road in the next round. Lusitania will play against the league's leader Povoa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: O.Eyisi 23+6reb+1ast, O.Ugwuakazi 17+13reb+2ast, S.Silva 17+1reb+4ast, C.Kai 15+2reb+1ast, T.Denilson 6+3reb+4ast, F.Miguel 3+2reb+1ast
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 40+4reb+1ast, L.Santos 15+2reb+5ast, H.Curt 12+11reb+4ast, S.Greg 10+11reb, J.Guerreiro 5+1reb+2ast, M.Magalhaes 3+3reb+4ast

Queluz - Portimonense 54-86

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Portimonense (9-4) crushed on the road 8th ranked Queluz (1-12) 86-54 on Saturday. Portimonense dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Queluz's 20. They outrebounded Queluz 49-23 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) nailed 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Daniel Westbrook (208-1989, college: Barton, NC) came up with 13 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and the other American import center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively for Queluz in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Portimonense moved-up to second place, which they share with Imortal U23. Queluz lost their third game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Portimonense will meet Benfica U23 (#6) in the next round. Queluz will play against Olhanense and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Queluz: D.Westbrook 13+5reb+3ast, M.Tomas 11+3reb+2ast, S.David 9+3reb+4ast, C.Miguel 7+3reb+2ast, B.Newsom 6+4reb, C.Sandro 3
Portimonense: S.Frank 26+7reb+1ast, G.Jayden 15+7reb+7ast, G.Santinhos 12+4reb, F.Cheikh 8+9reb+3ast, D.Fragoso 6+5reb, O.Pedro 6+2reb+2ast