///// EUROBASKET ///// Alges - Sampaense 76-79 The most exciting game of round 16 in the LPB took place in Alges. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Alges (8-8) to fifth ranked Sampaense (8-7) 79-76 in the game for the fourth place. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 23-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Cape Verdean forward Joel Almeida (195-85, college: Brockport St.) who helped to win the game recording 25 points. American guard Chris Dowe (193-91, college: Bellarmine) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Four Sampaense players scored in double figures. Naturalized Guinea-Bissau forward Josimar Cardoso (201-87) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Joao Santos (204-79, college: Nevada) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Alges. Alges coach Andre Martins rotated ten players in this game, but that didnt help. Sampaense moved-up to fourth place. Alges at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. Sampaense are looking forward to face Galitos-Tley (#10) in Barreiro in the next round where they are favorite. Alges will play on the road against Maia Basket (#11) and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Sampaense: J.Almeida 25+3reb, C.Dowe 22+4reb+2ast, H.Carvalho 11+2reb+1ast, E.Viana 10+7reb+5ast, J.Shuler 9+2reb+2ast, A.Calabote 2+1reb Alges: J.Cardoso 21+9reb+2ast, J.Santos 15+7reb+3ast, P.Rocha 9, A.Pires 7+5reb+10ast, R.Quintino 7+2reb+1ast, H.Piedade 7+1ast
Posted on: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 23:47:09 +0000
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