Division I Round 13 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Interclube's defeat of Interclube B

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. Worth to mention a great performance of Geovani Kibinga who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Wilson Ambrosio (199-1999) contributed with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Lubambeke answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for Interclube B. 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 dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
An interesting game for P.Luanda (13-1) which played road game in Clotilde against 3rd placed Vila Clotilde (10-4). First ranked P.Luanda managed to get a 7-point victory 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) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Aboubacar Gakou chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds. 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 (7-6) 119-45. Aboubacar Gakou nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side. P.Luanda's coach Jose Neto felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Natercio Cruz came up with 11 points and 4 assists for Jesus Cristo in the defeat. 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.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. 1 De Agosto smashed Benguela on the road 94-59. 1 De Agosto destroyed Akira on its own court 118-64. CPPL unfortunately lost to Interclube in Luanda 70-85. P.Luanda B managed to beat Interclube B at home 79-75. Winless Kwanza was defeated by Akira on the opponent's court 111-95. Winless Kwanza was smashed by P.Luanda B in a home game 90-113. ASA was destroyed by Vila Clotilde on the road 91-70. CPPL unfortunately lost to 1 De Agosto on its own court 84-91. 1 De Agosto rolled over ASA in Luanda 102-81. Jesus Cristo defeated Benguela at home 87-81.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 20 points and 9 rebounds by Mauro Mauricio of Jesus Cristo.



Benguela - 1 De Agosto 59-94

No shocking result in a game when second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) crushed on the road 9th ranked Benguela (3-9) 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) nailed 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Macaxi Braz accounted for 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five 1 De Agosto players scored in double figures. Elvis Coche came up with 18 points and Manuel Ngola added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Benguela in the defeat. 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. Benguela lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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 - Akira 118-64

Very expected game when 11th ranked Akira (2-9) was smashed by second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) in Luanda 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 nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and Helder Fernandes accounted for 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Gomes Lifeta came up with 10 points and 9 rebounds and Jose Mambueni added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Akira in the defeat. 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:
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
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

Vila Clotilde - P.Luanda 75-82

An interesting game for P.Luanda (13-1) which played road game in Clotilde against 3rd placed Vila Clotilde (10-4). First ranked P.Luanda managed to get a 7-point victory 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) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and international forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Alexandre Jungo (201-1997) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. 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:
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
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

Interclube - CPPL 85-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Interclube's (11-3) home victory over 5th ranked CPPL (7-5) in Luanda 85-70 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) nailed 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Guilherme Monteiro accounted for 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) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and Portuguese guard Joao Oliveira (184-1996) added 19 points respectively for CPPL in the defeat. Interclube moved-up to third place. Loser CPPL keeps the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

P.Luanda B - Interclube B 79-75

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Interclube B (6-6) lost on the road to ninth ranked P.Luanda B (5-8) 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) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Paulo Fernandes accounted for 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. P.Luanda B's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Daniel Lubambeke came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Keven Albino (200-1998) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Interclube B in the defeat. P.Luanda B moved-up to eighth place. Loser Interclube B dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Akira - Kwanza 111-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Akira's (2-9) home victory over bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-13) 111-95 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 nailed 31 points, 9 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and Jose Joveta accounted for 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Manuel Bimbe came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds and Agostinho Alberto added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals respectively for Kwanza in the defeat. 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:
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
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

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 (7-6) 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) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and Cleusio Castro accounted for 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 came up with 11 points and 4 assists and forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) added 10 points respectively for Jesus Cristo in the defeat. 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.
Top scorers:
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
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

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. Worth to mention a great performance of Geovani Kibinga who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Wilson Ambrosio (199-1999) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Four Interclube players scored in double figures. Daniel Lubambeke answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Delcio Jungo added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Interclube B. 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 dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
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
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

Kwanza - P.Luanda B 90-113

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-13) was outleveled at home by ninth ranked P.Luanda B (5-8) 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) nailed 15 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Elton Mangueira (175-2004) accounted for 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 came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Manuel Bimbe added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Kwanza in the defeat. 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:
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
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

Vila Clotilde - ASA 91-70

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Vila Clotilde (10-4) crushed at home 11th ranked ASA (2-12) 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) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) accounted for 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 came up with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Egidio Ventura (-1990) added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for ASA in the defeat. 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:
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
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

CPPL - 1 De Agosto 84-91

Rather expected game when 5th ranked CPPL (7-5) lost at home to second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) 91-84 on Sunday. 1 De Agosto forced 19 CPPL turnovers. International forward Bamba Cisse (199-2002) nailed 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Tiago Fernandes accounted for 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 came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Gelson Calunga added 19 points respectively for CPPL in the defeat. 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:
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
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

ASA - 1 De Agosto 81-102

Very predictable result when second ranked 1 De Agosto (12-2) rolled over 11th ranked ASA (2-12) in Luanda 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 nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and Helder Fernandes accounted for 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) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and guard Pascoal Konde (186-2000) added 22 points and 4 assists respectively for ASA in the defeat. 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:
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
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

Jesus Cristo - Benguela 87-81

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Benguela (3-9) lost on the road to seventh ranked Jesus Cristo (7-6) 87-81 on Wednesday. Jesus Cristo dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Benguela's 22 and had 31 for 51 from the free-throw line, while Benguela only scored eight points from the stripe. Natercio Cruz nailed 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Mauro Mauricio accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Jesus Cristo players scored in double figures. Manuel Ngola came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Elvis Coche added 18 points respectively for Benguela in the defeat. Jesus Cristo moved-up to sixth place. Benguela lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Jesus Cristo: C.Natercio 25+9reb+2ast, M.Mauro 20+9reb+2ast, J.Joaquim 16+13reb+2ast, J.Diaco 11+1reb+3ast, M.Paulo 7+6reb+1ast, M.Agostinho 6+4reb
Benguela: N.Manuel 23+9reb+3ast, C.Elvis 18+4reb+2ast, C.Jose 11+11reb, D.Afonso 7+6reb+6ast, A.Paulino 1+3reb+2ast, M.Lino 0