Proliga Round 7 (Second Stage): CAB Madeira beats Imortal U23 by two after a very close game

Proliga is at the halfway of the Second Stage and there are still another 7 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 7 in the Proliga took place in Funchal. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Imortal U23 (3-4) to third ranked CAB Madeira (4-2) 85-83 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Imortal U23. 26 personal fouls committed by Imortal U23 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Max Newman (203-2001, college: IU Kokomo) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Jorge Embalo (195-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. CAB Madeira's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Imortal U23. CAB Madeira maintains third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Portimonense. Imortal U23 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Illiabum and Benfica U23. CAB Madeira are looking forward to face Illiabum (#5) in Ilhavo in the next round. Imortal U23 will play on the road against Maia Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Portimonense (6-1) which hosted in their biggest opponent Povoa (5-2). First ranked Portimonense managed to get a 4-point victory 79-75. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Frank Staine helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Povoa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Portimonense maintains first place with 6-1 record. Povoa at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Portimonense will play against Casino (#7) in Figueira da Foz in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Povoa will play against Olhanense (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Sangalhos managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Benfica U23 82-75. It was an exceptional evening for Nikolas Susa who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Sangalhos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Jhonathan Andrade came up with 23 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Sangalhos maintains sixteenth place with 2-5 record. Loser Benfica U23 dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Illiabum and Imortal U23. Sangalhos will meet at home higher ranked Galomar (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benfica U23 will play against Lusitania (#9) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Lusitania beat Queluz on the road 83-76. Galomar won against Santo Andre on its own court 71-66. Olhanense was outscored by Maia Basket in a road game 93-69. Casino rolled over Illiabum at home 92-65. Sampaense was defeated by Academica on the opponent's court 67-54.



Queluz - Lusitania 76-83

No shocking result in a game when leader Lusitania (6-0) beat on the road 14th ranked Queluz (2-4) 83-76 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kai Cipalla (193-2003, college: York, PA) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds. American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) accounted for 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Lusitania players scored in double figures. Tomas Martins (185-2000) came up with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively for Queluz in the defeat. Queluz's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lusitania have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain ninth place with 6-0 record. Loser Queluz dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lusitania will meet Benfica U23 (#13) in the next round. Queluz will play against Sampaense (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: K.Cipalla 27+7reb+3ast, U.Obinna 19+7reb+2ast, D.Tavares 14+7reb+3ast, J.Neves 10+10reb+1ast, B.Almeida 8+6reb+4ast, R.Mendes 5+1reb+1ast
Queluz: M.Tomas 19+5reb+5ast, B.Newsom 17+9reb, G.Giorgi 12+5reb+2ast, S.David 9+2reb+6ast, C.Afonso 9+4reb+2ast, G.Bruno 4

Galomar - Santo Andre 71-66

There was a minor upset when 10th ranked Santo Andre (4-3) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked Galomar (4-3) 71-66 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Latreavin Black (196-2000, college: S.Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Ronnie Rousseau III (175-1995, college: Antelope Valley) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. Black is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Angolan forward Francisco Miguel (198-2004) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Santo Andre in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Galomar moved-up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Santo Andre. Galomar will meet bottom-ranked Sangalhos (#16) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Santo Andre will play against Academica (#14) in Coimbra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Galomar: R.Ronnie 21+4reb+3ast, B.Latreavin 18+14reb+2ast, G.Afonso 15+2reb+2ast, S.Helder 11+8reb, C.Jaques 6+2reb+3ast, L.Abreu 0
Santo Andre: M.Maultsby 21+7reb+5ast, C.Baer 12+5reb, M.Francisco 12+8reb+1ast, G.Saiote 11+1ast, A.Andrews 6+5reb, S.Manuel 4+1reb+1ast

Maia Basket - Olhanense 93-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Maia Basket and 8th ranked Olhanense had identical 1-4 record. This time Maia Basket used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from 93-69 on Saturday night. Maia Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Olhanense's 28. They outrebounded Olhanense 52-23 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Maia Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). His fellow American import power forward Greg Skoric (211-2000, college: Skidmore) accounted for 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. American center Emerson Halbleib (206-2000, college: BSU) came up with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Cape Verdean swingman Mauro Tavares (193-2003) added 18 points respectively for Olhanense in the defeat. 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 maintains sixth place with 2-4 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Olhanense lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. Maia Basket will meet at home higher ranked Imortal U23 (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olhanense will play against the league's second-placed Povoa (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Maia Basket: H.Curt 29+17reb+6ast, T.Miguel 21+3reb+7ast, S.Greg 20+13reb+1ast, L.Santos 9+3reb+2ast, J.Guerreiro 7+4reb+1ast, F.Caetano 4+6reb+1ast
Olhanense: T.Mauro 18+3reb+2ast, H.Emerson 17+8reb+4ast, M.Goncalo 8+6reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 7+2reb+4ast, S.Joao 7+2reb+4ast, S.Eugenio 6+2ast

Portimonense - Povoa 79-75

An interesting game for Portimonense (6-1) which hosted in their biggest opponent Povoa (5-2). First ranked Portimonense managed to get a 4-point victory 79-75. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Portimonense players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Povoa was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Portimonense players scored in double figures. At the losing side Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Nigerian forward James Okemirie (201-2004) scored 9 points and 16 rebounds. Povoa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Portimonense maintains first place with 6-1 record. Povoa at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Portimonense will play against Casino (#7) in Figueira da Foz in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Povoa will play against Olhanense (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Portimonense: S.Frank 17+8reb+4ast, G.Jayden 16+7reb+7ast, D.Fragoso 14+5reb+4ast, F.Cheikh 10+13reb+1ast, A.Parrinha 8+3reb+2ast, G.Santinhos 7+2reb+1ast
Povoa: M.Lamut 18+12reb, S.Scott 17+8reb, C.Joao 10+2reb+4ast, O.James 9+16reb+2ast, F.Kuyo 5+3reb+2ast, R.Jorge 5+4reb+6ast

Casino - Illiabum 92-65

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Illiabum (3-4) was outscored by seventh ranked Casino (2-4) in Figueira da Foz 92-65 on Saturday. Casino forced 19 Illiabum turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Joshua McClary (188, college: Roanoke) who led the winners and scored 22 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Five Casino players scored in double figures. American guard RayQuawndis Mitchell (196, college: Penn State, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Illiabum in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Casino moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Illiabum dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Benfica U23 and Imortal U23. Casino will meet league's leader Portimonense in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Illiabum will play against CAB Madeira in Funchal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Casino: J.McClary 22+2reb+8ast, A.Akoi 18+6reb+2ast, H.Anthony 14+3reb+1ast, B.Neves 13+3reb+1ast, G.Barbosa 10+6reb+1ast, A.Mendes 10+1reb+1ast
Illiabum: R.Mitchell 20+6reb, H.Neto 14+7reb+1ast, S.Manuel 8+5reb+2ast, C.Salvador 8+5reb, N.Francisco 4+1reb, R.Cristo 4+1reb

Academica - Sampaense 67-54

There was a small surprise when fifteenth ranked Academica (2-4) defeated 12th ranked Sampaense (3-3) in Coimbra 67-54 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American Julian Powell (206-1996, college: Lincoln) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Manir Waller (190, college: WILMU) accounted for 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Academica players scored in double figures. Latvian Arturs Dusels (201-1989) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sampaense in the defeat. Academica moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Sampaense lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with three games lost. Academica will meet at home Santo Andre (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sampaense will play against Queluz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Academica: M.Waller 14+6reb+6ast, S.Matheus 13+9reb+2ast, A.Naia 12+6reb+2ast, M.Silva 11+2reb+5ast, P.Julian 11+19reb+1ast, N.Brito 6+3reb
Sampaense: A.Dusels 13+11reb+1ast, T.Markus 11+6reb+2ast, V.Banaru 10+3ast, M.Bastos 8+7reb, T.Evans 6+2reb+2ast, M.Andre 3+1reb

Sangalhos - Benfica U23 82-75

Bottom-ranked Sangalhos managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Benfica U23 82-75. It was an exceptional evening for Slovenian power forward Nikolas Susa (200-1999, agency: Dagger Basket) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Angolan center Inacio Sassinda (194-1997) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Sangalhos players scored in double figures. Sangalhos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Venezuelan point guard Jhonathan Andrade (184-2006) came up with 23 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and power forward Tiago Filipe (201-2005) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Benfica U23 in the defeat. Sangalhos maintains sixteenth place with 2-5 record. Loser Benfica U23 dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Illiabum and Imortal U23. Sangalhos will meet at home higher ranked Galomar (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Benfica U23 will play against Lusitania (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sangalhos: S.Nikolas 21+7reb+3ast, M.Dario 16+6reb+1ast, S.Inacio 15+11reb+1ast, B.Jure 10+1reb+5ast, G.Madureira 9+1reb+3ast, R.Abreu 5+4reb+3ast
Benfica U23: A.Jhonathan 23+4reb+5ast, F.Tiago 21+6reb, S.Tomas 10+10reb+2ast, S.Sergio 8+6reb+2ast, S.Francisco 6+4reb, P.Santos Pedro 4+6reb+1ast

CAB Madeira - Imortal U23 85-83

The most exciting game of round 7 in the Proliga took place in Funchal. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 4th placed Imortal U23 (3-4) to third ranked CAB Madeira (4-2) 85-83 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Imortal U23. 26 personal fouls committed by Imortal U23 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Max Newman (203-2001, college: IU Kokomo) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Jorge Embalo (195-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. CAB Madeira's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Salvador Victo (185-2005, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Lucas Barreira (181-2007) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Imortal U23. CAB Madeira maintains third place with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Portimonense. Imortal U23 at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Illiabum and Benfica U23. CAB Madeira are looking forward to face Illiabum (#5) in Ilhavo in the next round. Imortal U23 will play on the road against Maia Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
CAB Madeira: N.Max 26+11reb, E.Jorge 18+2reb+4ast, E.Tyler 12+8reb+1ast, B.Ferreira 9+7reb+6ast, G.Joao 7+2reb+2ast, B.Vinny 3+1reb+2ast
Imortal U23: S.Victo 38+8reb+5ast, B.Lucas 11+5reb+2ast, M.Baker 8+4reb+1ast, D.Pinheiro 7+1reb+2ast, R.Gustavo 7+5reb+1ast, C.Mwayi 6+5reb