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Minas aim to maintain dominance over Paulistano
Tournament: Novo Basqete Brasil | Venue: Ginasio Antonio Prado Jr (Sao Paulo) | Tip Off: 19:30:00
Live Streaming: Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB)
Minas to win and cover the spread (3.5).
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.09 | 1.66 |
Paulistano enter this game after an 80-68 defeat against Pinheiros. The opening quarter finished 26-11 before a 15-25 second quarter reduced the gap. Pinheiros led the third quarter 20-14 and closed the game with a 19-18 fourth quarter to confirm the result.
Kaleb Hunter recorded 19 points, while Lucas Siewert added 15 points with 10 rebounds. Guilherme Braga contributed 8 points and Henrique Seixas finished with 6 points. Team statistics from the match showed 34% field goal shooting with 24 made attempts and 40 total rebounds.
Across the last 10 matches, Paulistano hold a 6-4 record with mixed results that include wins against União Corinthians and Franca but recent defeats against Pinheiros and Caxias do Sul. The team has alternated results during this period, entering the upcoming fixture seeking a stable performance against a higher placed opponent.
Minas arrive after a 98-95 victory against Rio Claro after extra time. The first quarter ended 26-22, followed by a 17-18 second quarter. Rio Claro led the third quarter 25-15 before Minas responded with a 27-20 fourth quarter, and a 13-10 overtime secured the victory.
Jordan Williams recorded 24 points, Ricardo Fischer added 18 points with 7 assists, and Erik McCree posted 16 points with 9 rebounds. Vinicius Silva Braga contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds as Minas collected 47 total rebounds and finished with 36 made field goals.
Recent form shows Minas at 7-3 across the last 10 games, including victories against Brasília and Rio Claro. Losses against Franca and Bauru remain part of this stretch, but results have generally remained consistent. The team enter this matchup holding a higher league position and recent head-to-head success against Paulistano.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Vitinho |
| SG | Kaleb Hunter |
| SF | Guilherme Braga |
| PF | Lucas Siewert |
| C | Leandro Cardoso Inácio |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Lucas Rodriguez |
| SG | Jordan Williams |
| SF | Juan Arengo |
| PF | Erik McCree |
| C | Alexandre Paranhos |
Paulistano return to Ginasio Antonio Prado Jr placed 8th in the standings with a 16-11 record. Their recent schedule reflects alternating results, including a recent 12-point defeat that followed earlier victories. The team continue to hold a mid-table position through steady scoring output and balanced performances across recent rounds.
Playing on their own court provides familiar surroundings as they prepare for a matchup against a higher placed opponent, with attention on improving execution after the latest result.
Minas enter this contest holding 4th place with a 21-6 record and arrive after an overtime victory in their previous game. Recent fixtures show multiple wins that have supported their position near the top of the table.
Head-to-head meetings between the two sides have produced results favoring Minas, and scoring averages from those encounters indicate higher offensive production. With a stronger standing position and consistent recent outcomes, Minas approach this matchup aiming to maintain their current level.
Minas enter this matchup positioned 4th in the NBB standings with a 21-6 record, while Paulistano hold 8th place with a 16-11 record. The standings reflect a gap in wins between the two sides ahead of this meeting.
The last 5 encounters between the teams ended with 5 wins for Minas and 0 for Paulistano. The average total match points across those games is 153.2, with Paulistano averaging 70.4 points and Minas averaging 82.8 points.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Hunter | 17.3 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.7/0.3 |
| Jordan Williams | 14.5 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.2/0.3 |