Division I Round 13 (Regular Season): Interclube B is defeated by Interclube in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: Interclube (#4) and Interclube B (#6). Interclube B was crushed at home by 35 points 68-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Interclube B. They also forced 29 Interclube B turnovers and had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Geovani Kibinga stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Wilson Ambrosio (199-1999) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Daniel Lubambeke responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 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. Interclube (11-3) moved-up to third place. Interclube B at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Jesus Cristo.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Clotilde. 3rd placed host Vila Clotilde (10-4) lost to first ranked P.Luanda (13-1) 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vila Clotilde. The former international center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Aboubacar Gakou accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Vila Clotilde in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. P.Luanda have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Vila Clotilde at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
Division I top team - P.Luanda (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Jesus Cristo (6-6) 119-45. Aboubacar Gakou fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. P.Luanda's coach Jose Neto felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Natercio Cruz produced 11 points and 4 assists for lost side. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Loser Jesus Cristo dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Interclube B.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: 1 De Agosto destroyed Benguela on the opponent's court 94-59. 1 De Agosto outscored Akira in a home game 118-64. CPPL recorded a loss to Interclube on the road 85-70. P.Luanda B defeated Interclube B on its own court 79-75. Winless Kwanza was beaten by Akira in a road game 111-95. Winless Kwanza was destroyed by P.Luanda B at home 90-113. ASA was outscored by Vila Clotilde on the opponent's court 91-70. CPPL recorded a loss to 1 De Agosto in a home game 84-91. 1 De Agosto crushed ASA on the road 102-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 17 rebounds by Antonio Dinis of ASA.



Benguela - 1 De Agosto 59-94

Very expected game when 9th ranked Benguela (3-8) was crushed at home by second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) 94-59 on Monday. 1 De Agosto dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Benguela's 26. 1 De Agosto forced 23 Benguela turnovers and outrebounded them 54-33 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. International forward Bamba Cisse (199-2002) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Macaxi Braz chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five 1 De Agosto players scored in double figures. Elvis Coche produced 18 points and Manuel Ngola added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain second place with 12-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Loser Benguela keeps the ninth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Benguela: C.Elvis 18+3reb+3ast, N.Manuel 12+5reb, D.Daniel 9+6reb+1ast, D.Afonso 6+1reb+4ast, F.Domingos 5+2reb, A.Paulino 5+3reb+1ast
1 De Agosto: P.Elcane 15+4reb+2ast, C.Bamba 14+9reb+1ast, P.Joel 13+4reb+1ast, F.Helder 13+6reb+4ast, B.Macaxi 10+10reb+3ast, I.Edmilson 8+7reb+1ast

1 De Agosto - Akira 118-64

Very predictable result in Luanda where second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) smashed 11th ranked Akira (2-9) 118-64 on Wednesday. 1 De Agosto held Akira to an opponent 23.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.7 percent accuracy of the winners and made 36-of-40 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. 1 De Agosto forced 27 Akira turnovers and outrebounded them 57-42 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Akira's players. Macaxi Braz fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Helder Fernandes chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Gomes Lifeta produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and Jose Mambueni added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain second place with 12-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Akira lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Akira: K.Dorivaldo 14+1reb+2ast, D.Antonio 11+4reb+1ast, L.Gomes 10+9reb+1ast, M.Criterio 10+4reb, M.Jose 8+10reb+1ast, D.Aristue 6+4reb+1ast
1 De Agosto: F.Helder 23+5reb+7ast, B.Macaxi 19+17reb+2ast, I.Edmilson 17+11reb+1ast, P.Joel 12+6reb, P.Elcane 11+2reb+3ast, F.Tiago 9+2reb+8ast

Vila Clotilde - P.Luanda 75-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Clotilde. 3rd placed host Vila Clotilde (10-4) lost to first ranked P.Luanda (13-1) 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vila Clotilde. P.Luanda forced 21 Vila Clotilde turnovers and outrebounded them 61-41 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and international forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds. Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Alexandre Jungo (201-1997) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Vila Clotilde in the defeat. Four P.Luanda and five Vila Clotilde players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. P.Luanda have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Vila Clotilde at the other side dropped to the fourth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Vila Clotilde: A.Valdemar 22+5reb+2ast, A.Jungo 15+9reb, P.Nelson 11+8reb+1ast, F.Evandro 10+2reb+3ast, A.Ramos 10+5reb+2ast, D.Antonio 3+5reb+4ast
P.Luanda: A.Gakou 14+6reb+1ast, Y.Moreira 13+13reb+1ast, G.Goncalves 12+5reb+3ast, C.Morais 10+6reb+2ast, G.Domingos 8+3reb+4ast, C.Dundao 8+5reb+3ast

Interclube - CPPL 85-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked CPPL's (7-5) road loss to fourth ranked Interclube (11-3) 70-85 on Friday. Interclube looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by CPPL's players. The former international center Valdelicio Joaquim (208-1990, college: Hawaii) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guilherme Monteiro chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Joaquim is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Interclube players scored in double figures. Interclube's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international Mutau Fonseca (202-1989) produced 15 points and 9 rebounds and Portuguese guard Joao Oliveira (184-1996) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Interclube moved-up to third place. Loser CPPL keeps the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
CPPL: J.Oliveira 19+3reb+2ast, C.Gelson 17+3ast, M.Fonseca 15+9reb+2ast, T.Domingos 8+3reb+2ast, N.Antonio 4+6reb+2ast, C.Jeovani 3+2reb
Interclube: V.Joaquim 23+6reb+2ast, K.Geovani 14+1reb+1ast, C.Cabral 10+4reb+4ast, W.Ambrosio 10+4reb, G.Francisco 8+1reb+3ast, M.Guilherme 8+7reb+4ast

P.Luanda B - Interclube B 79-75

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked P.Luanda B (5-8) beat at home 6th ranked Interclube B (6-6) 79-75 on Friday. P.Luanda B outrebounded Interclube B 47-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Angelo Alexandre (202-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Paulo Fernandes chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. P.Luanda B's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Daniel Lubambeke produced 17 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Keven Albino (200-1998) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. P.Luanda B moved-up to eighth place. Loser Interclube B keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Jesus Cristo.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: L.Daniel 17+8reb+1ast, S.Edgar 15+3reb+2ast, A.Keven 12+9reb, J.Delcio 7+5reb, C.Joao 5+1reb, S.Edivaldo 5+2reb+2ast
P.Luanda B: A.Alexandre 21+11reb, M.Elton 18, F.Paulo 10+6reb+6ast, S.Eduardo 9+10reb+2ast, R.Francisco 7+7reb+1ast, J.Miguel 5+3reb

Akira - Kwanza 111-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Kwanza's (0-13) road loss to eleventh ranked Akira (2-9) 95-111 on Friday. Akira forced 21 Kwanza turnovers and outrebounded them 54-34 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Akira looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Custodio Germano fired 31 points, 9 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Jose Joveta chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Manuel Bimbe produced 28 points and 9 rebounds and Agostinho Alberto added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals respectively for lost side. Five Kwanza players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Akira moved-up to tenth place. Kwanza lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: B.Manuel 28+9reb+3ast, A.Agostinho 21+5reb+4ast, V.Elizeu 16+2reb+3ast, J.Danilson 13+3reb+10ast, L.Ayton 12+6reb+4ast, A.Garcia 3+3reb+2ast
Akira: G.Custodio 31+2reb+9ast, J.Jose 25+7reb+4ast, M.Jose 12+4reb+2ast, W.Estevao 9+10reb+4ast, D.Aristue 9+11reb+2ast, K.Dorivaldo 8+2reb

P.Luanda - Jesus Cristo 119-45

Division I top team - P.Luanda (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Jesus Cristo (6-6) 119-45. P.Luanda held Jesus Cristo to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.8 percent accuracy of the winners and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. P.Luanda forced 20 Jesus Cristo turnovers and outrebounded them 68-19 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Jesus Cristo's players. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Cleusio Castro chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. P.Luanda's coach Jose Neto felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Natercio Cruz produced 11 points and 4 assists and forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) added 10 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for P.Luanda. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Loser Jesus Cristo dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Interclube B.
Top scorers:
Jesus Cristo: C.Natercio 11+4reb+4ast, J.Joaquim 10+4reb+1ast, M.Mauro 8+1reb, A.Helio 5+1reb+1ast, J.Diaco 4+3ast, M.Agostinho 4+7reb
P.Luanda: C.Morais 18+5reb+2ast, C.Dundao 16+4ast, C.Cleusio 15+11reb+2ast, A.Gakou 12+16reb+2ast, G.Keneth 11+2reb+3ast, G.Buiamba 9+3reb+2ast

Interclube B - Interclube 68-103

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: Interclube (#4) and Interclube B (#6). Interclube B was crushed at home by 35 points 68-103 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Interclube B. They also forced 29 Interclube B turnovers and had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Geovani Kibinga stepped up and scored 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Wilson Ambrosio (199-1999) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Interclube players scored in double figures. At the losing side Daniel Lubambeke responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Delcio Jungo scored 10 points and 6 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. Interclube (11-3) moved-up to third place. Interclube B at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Jesus Cristo.
Top scorers:
Interclube B: L.Daniel 13+11reb, C.Joao 10+4reb+1ast, J.Delcio 10+6reb, G.Pedro 7+1reb+1ast, J.Luis 6, S.Edivaldo 6+4reb+4ast
Interclube: K.Geovani 21+6reb+1ast, E.Sebastiao 16+1reb+1ast, C.Cabral 13+3reb+3ast, W.Ambrosio 11+12reb+1ast, C.Wilson 9+6reb+3ast, A.Fabio 9+2ast

Kwanza - P.Luanda B 90-113

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked P.Luanda B (5-8) outleveled on the road bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-13) 113-90 on Saturday. P.Luanda B dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Kwanza's 38. P.Luanda B looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kwanza's players. Forward Francisco Rosario (180-2003) fired 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Elton Mangueira (175-2004) chipped in 13 points and 8 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Agostinho Alberto produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and Manuel Bimbe added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five P.Luanda B and four Kwanza players scored in double figures. P.Luanda B moved-up to eighth place. Kwanza lost their thirteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kwanza: A.Agostinho 21+7reb+3ast, V.Elizeu 16+2reb, B.Manuel 16+8reb+2ast, J.Danilson 11+1reb+5ast, B.Carlos 6+1reb, A.Garcia 6+5reb+1ast
P.Luanda B: A.Ednilson 15+4reb, J.Miguel 15+5reb+2ast, R.Francisco 15+2reb+5ast, S.Eduardo 14+1reb+3ast, M.Elton 13+1reb+8ast, A.Alexandre 13

Vila Clotilde - ASA 91-70

Very expected game when 11th ranked ASA (2-12) was crushed on the road by third ranked Vila Clotilde (10-4) 91-70 on Saturday. Vila Clotilde outrebounded ASA 58-40 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vila Clotilde looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vila Clotilde made 8 blocks. The former international forward Alexandre Jungo (201-1997) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) chipped in 28 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Ludgerio Galiza produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Egidio Ventura (-1990) added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Five ASA players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Vila Clotilde went down to fourth position due to points difference. ASA lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
ASA: G.Ludgerio 16+6reb+4ast, E.Ventura 12+6reb+5ast, K.Pascoal 11+6reb+6ast, F.Godalfin 11+9reb+1ast, C.Cesar 10+3reb+1ast, D.Antonio 6+5reb
Vila Clotilde: A.Jungo 31+14reb+1ast, A.Valdemar 28+9reb+6ast, C.Pedro 11+1reb+3ast, L.Andre 6+15reb+1ast, F.Evandro 5+3reb+3ast, A.Ramos 2+1reb+2ast

CPPL - 1 De Agosto 84-91

Rather predictable result when second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) defeated on the road 5th ranked CPPL (7-5) 91-84 on Sunday. 1 De Agosto forced 19 CPPL turnovers. International forward Bamba Cisse (199-2002) fired 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Tiago Fernandes chipped in 5 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. 1 De Agosto's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Lucas Bondo produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Gelson Calunga added 19 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain second place with 12-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. Loser CPPL keeps the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
CPPL: N.Antonio 19+7reb, C.Gelson 19+4reb+3ast, B.Lucas 13+13reb, C.Jeovani 11+2reb+2ast, T.Domingos 9+6reb+2ast, M.Fonseca 8+7reb+2ast
1 De Agosto: B.Macaxi 15+5reb, P.Elcane 13+3reb+3ast, F.Helder 12+6reb, P.Joel 11+1reb, I.Edmilson 10+3reb, V.Gelson 9+1reb

ASA - 1 De Agosto 81-102

Not a big story in a game in Luanda where 11th ranked ASA (2-12) was rolled over by second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) 102-81 on Friday. 1 De Agosto forced 27 ASA turnovers and outrebounded them 55-35 including a 23-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Macaxi Braz fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Helder Fernandes chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four 1 De Agosto players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Antonio Dinis (200-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and guard Pascoal Konde (186-2000) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for 1 De Agosto. They maintain second place with 12-2 record behind leader P.Luanda. ASA lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
ASA: K.Pascoal 22+3reb+4ast, D.Antonio 20+17reb+2ast, N.Rogerio 19+2reb+4ast, G.Ludgerio 9+8reb+4ast, F.Godalfin 5+3reb, E.Ventura 3+7ast
1 De Agosto: F.Helder 22+9reb+2ast, B.Macaxi 19+15reb+3ast, C.Bamba 15+7reb+4ast, P.Elcane 12+2reb+3ast, D.Fabio 9+1reb+1ast, F.Tiago 9+6reb+7ast