This Saturday, the regular phase of the Men’s Betclic Leagueas FC Porto to ensure leadership. In addition to the “blues and whites, the SL Benfica, UD Oliveirense, Sporting CP, Ovarense GAVEX, CD Póvoa ESC ONLINE, Vitória SC It is Immortal LUZiGÁS will also be in playoffs.
In the fight for maintenance, the Esgueira Aveiro OLI and the AD Galomar guaranteed continuity in the testwhile the Portimonense Viva Portimão accompanies the Lusitânia EXPERT at descent to Proliga.
In the Azores, the FC Porto hit the Lusitania by 67-98.
The “dragons” began to control the operations early on, and with splits of 17-32, 16-26 and 14-22 they resolved the issue.
The “blue and whites” recorded 65% efficiency (34/52) when shooting from two points, scored eight triples, took 50 rebounds and even stole the ball on 12 occasions.
In individual terms, Nuno Sá (17 points and 12 rebounds) achieved a double-double at FC Porto, while Lual Rahama (21 points) stood out among the islanders.
Full statistics here: Lusitânia EXPERT 67-98 FC Porto
In the Algarve, the Benficasecond placed, surpassed the Portimonense by 61-105.
After a balanced first quarter (21-24), the “reds” soared in the result, and thanks to partial scores of 14-26, 16-19 and 10-36, with emphasis on this inspired last quarter, they defined the final outcome.
Benfica was strong on the outside, with 19 triples, 42 rebounds, 21 assists and 10 steals. José Silva did not miss a single shot (22pts, 1/1 2P, 4/4 3P, 8/8 LL) in the two-time national champion.
In the owners of the house, Moussa Kone (15pts) was the most effective element.
Full statistics here: Portimonense Viva Portimão 61-105 SL Benfica
Closing the podium, UD Oliveirense triumphed (77-94) in the stronghold of Vitória SC.
Oliveira de Azeméis’ team was in high rotation in the first three quarters, which translated into partials of 14-30, 17-21 and 18-26.
Oliveirense scored 14 triples, made 23 assists and benefited from Darius Carter’s 25 points.
In turn, in the “conquistadores”, protagonists of 14 ball steals, Cornelius Hudson It is Ferran Ventura stood out with 16 points.
Before the start of the meeting, Cornelius HudsonVitória player, received the March Betclic MVP award. Miguel Mirandacoach of the Minho team and former Portuguese international, presented the award to the North American athlete.
Full statistics here: Vitória SC 77-94 UD Oliveirense
A Betclic was present at the show that took place in the hometown!
O Sportingwhich finished in fourth place, surpassed the Immortal LUZiGÁS by 94-64.
The “lions” ended up taking the lead in the opening 10 minutes, guaranteeing a comfortable advantage thanks to partial scores of 27-17 and 27-21 in the first half, to which was added a score of 23-5 in the final quarter.
Sporting gained 40 rebounds, recorded 11 steals and took advantage of 25 points from Mike Moore.
The Immortal has seen Jake Tubbergen reach 21 points and 12 rebounds for their colors.
Full statistics here: Sporting CP 94-64 Imortal LUZiGÁS
A Ovarense received and hit the Galomar by 89-76.
The Madeiran team, involved in the fight for maintenance, was superior in the first half and reached the break with a five-point advantage (39-44).
Upon returning from the changing rooms there was a fierce reaction, which with scores of 25-17 and 25-15 ensured the triumph.
Ovarense achieved 61% efficiency (21/34) in launching two points, 12 triples, 39 rebounds and 24 assists, having Jeremiah Bailey (valuation of 36 – 23 points and 15 rebounds) as a great figure.
At Galomar, who remained in the League, a plus for seven steals and 20 points John Gettings.
Full statistics here: Ovarense GAVEX 89-76 AD Galomar
O Sneak won a victory (82-88) in the Póvoa and celebrated the maintenance.
The first quarter turned out to be decisive for the Aveiro team, which came in full force with a 21-34 score.
Despite the team’s approach in the last 10 minutes, Esgueira resisted, in a match in which they recorded 14 triples and 10 steals. Mike Fofana scored 21 points on the visiting side.
At Póvoa, which only missed two free throws (15/17), achieved 36 rebounds and made five shot tackles. Clyde Trapp Jr. (20pts, 9res, 9ast) was close to a triple-double for the hosts.
Full statistics here: CD Póvoa ESC ONLINE 82-88 Esgueira Aveiro OLI
At the start of the playoffs, in the quarter-finals, we will have the following qualifiers:
- FC Porto (1st) vs. Immortal LUZiGÁS (8th)
- SL Benfica (2nd) vs. Vitória SC (7th)
- UD Oliveirense (3rd) vs. CD Póvoa ESC ONLINE (6th)
- Sporting CP (4th) vs. Ovarense GAVEX (5th)
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