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Second defeat of league’s leader Sporting (9-2) against ninth ranked Imortal (4-6) 104-98 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sporting. Imortal looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American swingman Ryan Weber (198-1993, college: Ball St., agency: Promo Sport ID) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 assists. His fellow American import swingman Jake Van Tubbergen (201, college: GVSU) contributed with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American Mike Moore (203-1994, college: Mount Olive) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for Sporting. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Imortal moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Povoa. Sporting at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by FC Porto. Sporting will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Imortal will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Ovarense on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked FC Porto as it allowed them to take a leadership position. FC Porto defeated 11th ranked Lusitania at home 86-73. It was a great evening for American forward Cleveland Melvin (203-1991, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 7 rebounds. Anthony Barber helped adding 19 points and 7 assists. FC Porto’s coach Fernando Sa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Sudanese forward Lual Rahama (196, college: Concord, agency: Players Group) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). As mentioned above they took over a top position. Lusitania at the other side dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. They share the position with Esgueira. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between 10th ranked Galomar (3-8) and seventh ranked Ovarense (5-5) in on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Ovar beat Galomar 79-64. It was a quality performance for Efe Odigie who led the winners and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Ovarense’s coach Joao Tiago used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Danjel Purifoy came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Galomar in the defeat. Ovarense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vitoria SC and Portimonense. Newly promoted Galomar keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. Ovarense will meet at home Imortal (#9) in the next round. Galomar will have a break next round.

Imortal – Sporting 104-98

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Galomar – Ovarense 64-79

The game between 10th ranked Galomar (3-8) and seventh ranked Ovarense (5-5) in on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Ovar beat Galomar 79-64. It was a quality performance for American-Tunisian forward Efe Odigie (206, college: SMU) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. American Jalen Jenkins (201-1994, college: GMU, agency: Players Group) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Ovarense’s coach Joao Tiago used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard Malcolm Drumwright (188-1995, college: Jax State) added 16 points respectively for Galomar in the defeat. Ovarense moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vitoria SC and Portimonense. Newly promoted Galomar keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. Ovarense will meet at home Imortal (#9) in the next round. Galomar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Galomar: M.Drumwright 16+1reb+1ast, D.Purifoy 14+7reb+3ast, M.Geremias 10+6reb, P.Oliveira 8+2reb, T.Alonzo 7+5reb, K.Curry 5+2reb+1ast
Ovarense: E.Odigie 20+9reb+2ast, J.Jenkins 15+7reb+2ast, J.Harris 12+2reb+1ast, A.Woods 9+4reb+5ast, N.Morais 6+2reb+2ast, J.Bailey 5+2reb

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FC Porto – Lusitania 86-73

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked FC Porto as it allowed them to take a leadership position. FC Porto defeated 11th ranked Lusitania at home 86-73. FC Porto brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a great evening for American forward Cleveland Melvin (203-1991, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Anthony Barber (188-1994, college: NC State) helped adding 19 points and 7 assists. FC Porto’s coach Fernando Sa allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Sudanese forward Lual Rahama (196, college: Concord, agency: Players Group) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and American guard Rashad Perkins (185, college: Northeastern St.) scored 18 points. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Lusitania at the other side dropped to the bottom place with nine games lost. They share the position with Esgueira. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: L.Rahama 21+6reb+1ast, R.Perkins 18+3reb+3ast, H.Ferreira 13+5reb+4ast, K.Clergeot 8+2reb+2ast, F.Ferreira 6+2reb+2ast, T.Verhoeven 5+10reb
FC Porto: C.Melvin 30+7reb, A.Barber 19+4reb+7ast, C.Kloof 18+2reb+7ast, M.Queiroz 6+7reb+1ast, A.Harrison 6+2reb, N.Sa 5+3reb+1ast