Proliga Round 12 (Second Stage): Portimonense is upset by Maia Basket

There are only two more rounds left in the Second Stage in Proliga. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Maia between second ranked Portimonense (8-4) and fourth ranked Maia Basket (7-5) on Saturday night. Portimonense was defeated by Maia Basket on the road 73-63. Maia Basket forced 24 Portimonense turnovers. The best player for the winners was American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import power forward Greg Skoric (211-2000, college: Skidmore) chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists. Maia Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Queluz. Portimonense at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Galomar. Maia Basket is looking forward to face league's leader Povoa at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Portimonense will play against Illiabum and is hoping to win this game.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Povoa. First ranked Povoa faced 3rd ranked CAB Madeira. Host Povoa (10-2) defeated guests from Funchal (7-4) 81-75. It was a good game for Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Scott Suggs contributed with 7 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for CAB Madeira. CAB Madeira's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Povoa have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-2 record. CAB Madeira at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Povoa will play against Maia Basket (#4) on the road in the next round. CAB Madeira will play against Olhanense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Casino (4-8) played at the court of 8th ranked Olhanense (2-9). Casino managed to secure a 6-point victory 79-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Joshua McClary who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Goncalo Morais with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Casino moved-up to sixth place. Loser Olhanense keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Casino will meet at home Imortal U23 (#7) in the next round. Olhanense will play against CAB Madeira in Funchal and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Sangalhos were crushed by Queluz in a road game 88-60. Lusitania smashed Galomar at home 108-88. Illiabum destroyed Imortal U23 on the opponent's court 77-40. Sampaense managed to outperform Santo Andre in a home game 87-80. Academica recorded a loss to Benfica U23 on the road 63-59.
The best stats of 12th round was 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Manir Waller of Academica.



Queluz - Sangalhos 88-60

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Sangalhos (3-9) were crushed on the road by eleventh ranked Queluz (7-5) 88-60 on Saturday. Queluz forced 20 Sangalhos turnovers and outrebounded them 51-28 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Queluz looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 21 rebounds and point guard David Silva (175-2000) who added 11 points, 9 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Goncalo Madureira (185-1998) with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Mozambican forward Dario Manhanga (193-1999) scored 6 points and 5 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. Queluz moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Maia Basket. Loser Sangalhos stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Academica and Imortal U23. Queluz will meet at home Benfica U23 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sangalhos will play against Santo Andre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Queluz: N.Brennen 24+21reb+1ast, G.Gogua 11+4reb, W.Daniel 11+10reb+1ast, D.Silva 11+2reb+9ast, M.Carmine 7+5reb+5ast, S.Cardia 7
Sangalhos: M.Goncalo 16+5reb+3ast, J.Boban 8+2reb+1ast, C.Ruben 7+1reb+3ast, V.Laurynas 6+2reb, D.Manhanga 6+5reb+2ast, A.Ricardo 6+4reb+2ast

Lusitania - Galomar 108-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Lusitania's (12-0) home victory over 10th ranked Galomar (8-4) 108-88 on Saturday. Lusitania dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Galomar's 46 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Lusitania looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) who added 27 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Rodrigo Soares (193-2000, college: William Penn) with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Ronnie Rousseau III (175-1995, college: Antelope Valley) scored 24 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lusitania have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 12-0 record. Loser Galomar dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Portimonense. Lusitania will meet Academica (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Galomar will play against Sampaense (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: U.Obinna 37+8reb+4ast, E.Onyinyechi 27+7reb+1ast, S.Sergio 20+4reb+6ast, J.Neves 10+7reb+3ast, D.Tavares 8+5reb+5ast, M.Freitas 4+1reb+7ast
Galomar: R.Rousseau III 24+2reb+5ast, S.Rodrigo 19+7reb+5ast, L.Black 18+7reb+3ast, A.Guedes 15+2reb+1ast, J.Conceicao 8+6reb+5ast, H.Semedo 4+4reb

Olhanense - Casino 73-79

The game in was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Casino (4-8) played at the court of 8th ranked Olhanense (2-9). Casino managed to secure a 6-point victory 79-73 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Joshua McClary (188, college: Roanoke) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) who added 21 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Goncalo Morais (199-2003) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Rafael Wildner (207-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Casino moved-up to sixth place. Loser Olhanense keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Casino will meet at home Imortal U23 (#7) in the next round. Olhanense will play against CAB Madeira in Funchal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casino: A.Akoi 21+10reb+1ast, J.McClary 21+11reb+4ast, A.Mendes 12+6reb, F.Ernesto 8+2reb+1ast, B.Neves 7+2reb+1ast, H.Anthony 4+9reb+1ast
Olhanense: M.Goncalo 21+11reb+1ast, R.Wildner 18+12reb, D.Mitchell 12+2reb+4ast, S.Joao 9+6reb+4ast, M.Rob 5+3reb, T.Mauro 4+4reb+2ast

Imortal U23 - Illiabum 40-77

Rather expected game in Albufeira where 7th ranked Imortal U23 (3-9) was rolled over by fifth ranked Illiabum (6-6) 77-40 on Sunday. Illiabum dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Imortal U23's 20. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian forward Tope Arikawe (203-1995, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 5 rebounds and Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Arikawe is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was center Miguel Baker (196-2004) with 5 points and 13 rebounds and center Gustavo Rodrigues (185-2006) scored 14 points. Imortal U23's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Illiabum maintains fifth position with 6-6 record. Imortal U23 lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Sangalhos and Academica. Illiabum will meet league's second-placed Portimonense in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Imortal U23 will play against Casino (#6) in Figueira da Foz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Illiabum: A.Tope 23+5reb+1ast, N.Helder 20+6reb, J.Martinho 9+4reb+5ast, M.RayQuawndis 7+4reb, D.Alves 6+5reb+1ast, C.Rodrigo 6+3reb+2ast
Imortal U23: R.Gustavo 14+1reb+1ast, D.Pinheiro 10+2reb+1ast, M.Baker 5+13reb, B.Lucas 3+1ast, R.Miguel 2+2reb+1ast, C.Tiago 2+3reb+1ast

Maia Basket - Portimonense 73-63

The most important game in the last round took place in Maia between second ranked Portimonense (8-4) and fourth ranked Maia Basket (7-5) on Saturday night. Portimonense was defeated by Maia Basket on the road 73-63. Maia Basket forced 24 Portimonense turnovers. The best player for the winners was American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import power forward Greg Skoric (211-2000, college: Skidmore) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Four Maia Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and forward Hugo Sota (199-1993) added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Maia Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-5 record, which they share with Queluz. Portimonense at the other side keeps the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Galomar. Maia Basket is looking forward to face league's leader Povoa at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Portimonense will play against Illiabum and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Maia Basket: H.Curt 22+9reb+3ast, T.Miguel 16+3reb+6ast, S.Greg 16+12reb+1ast, J.Guerreiro 11+3reb+3ast, L.Santos 3+4reb+5ast, S.Oliveira 3+2reb+1ast
Portimonense: F.Staine 23+4reb+5ast, S.Guilherme 9+2reb+2ast, J.Grewal 9+3reb+2ast, A.Monteiro 6+1reb+1ast, H.Sota 4+11reb+3ast, C.Fall 4+4reb+1ast

Povoa - CAB Madeira 81-75

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Povoa. First ranked Povoa faced 3rd ranked CAB Madeira. Host Povoa (10-2) defeated guests from Funchal (7-4) 81-75. Povoa dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to CAB Madeira's 18. CAB Madeira was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) contributed with 7 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Povoa players scored in double figures. American forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and guard Bernardo Ferreira (173-2002) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for CAB Madeira. CAB Madeira's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Povoa have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-2 record. CAB Madeira at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. Povoa will play against Maia Basket (#4) on the road in the next round. CAB Madeira will play against Olhanense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Povoa: L.Matic 12+10reb+3ast, D.Buccilli 12+2reb+4ast, K.Francois 12+5reb, J.Costa 11+6reb+1ast, J.Rodrigues 10+3reb+2ast, G.Manjate 9+1reb
CAB Madeira: T.Eberhart 29+10reb+3ast, F.Bernardo 17+6reb+8ast, J.Embalo 17+6reb+2ast, M.Newman 6+7reb+2ast, J.Gallina 3+3reb+2ast, D.Tomas 3+3reb+1ast

Sampaense - Santo Andre 87-80

There was a small surprise in Coimbra where fourteenth ranked Sampaense (5-7) beat 12th ranked Santo Andre (5-7) 87-80 on Sunday. Sampaense made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Markus Terry (188-1995, college: USC Aiken) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 assists and forward Solano Quissanga (194-2000) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Marque Maultsby (190, college: NCCU) with 26 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Alston Andrews (208, college: Delaware St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Sampaense moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Benfica U23 and Santo Andre. Sampaense will meet higher ranked Galomar (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santo Andre will play against Sangalhos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sampaense: M.Terry 30+3reb+6ast, S.Quissanga 15+8reb, D.Goncalves 14+4reb+2ast, B.Victor 9+2reb+3ast, B.Miguel 8+5reb, D.Arturs 5+3reb
Santo Andre: M.Maultsby 26+4reb+4ast, A.Andrews 13+9reb, C.Baer 10+6reb, S.Manuel 10, G.Fonseca 10+1reb+1ast, F.Pedro 8+1reb

Benfica U23 - Academica 63-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Academica's (3-9) road loss to fourteenth ranked Benfica U23 (5-7) 59-63 on Sunday. Benfica U23 forced 21 Academica turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Sergio Sousa (195-2005) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Joao Mendes (184-2005) who added 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Benfica U23's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Manir Waller (190, college: WILMU) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import Julian Powell (206-1996, college: Lincoln) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Benfica U23 moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Sampaense and Santo Andre. Academica lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Sangalhos and Imortal U23. Benfica U23 will meet higher ranked Queluz (#11) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Academica will play against Lusitania (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: S.Sousa 22+9reb+1ast, J.Mendes 17+5reb+3ast, A.Martins 7+7reb+3ast, G.Viegas 5+2reb+2ast, S.Pardal 5+7reb+2ast, T.Silva 4+5reb
Academica: J.Powell 14+13reb, W.Manir 13+10reb+4ast, S.Miguel 10+2reb+2ast, M.Diogo 8+2reb, B.Nuno 6+1reb+2ast, N.Alexandre 5+3reb+2ast