Division I Round 18 (Regular Season): CPPL is defeated by P.Luanda in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and CPPL (#4). CPPL was smashed at home by 38 points 62-100 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of CPPL. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to CPPL's 24. They outrebounded CPPL 58-37 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by CPPL's players. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Mutau Fonseca (202-1989) with 16 points and 7 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. P.Luanda (18-1) have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. CPPL at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Luanda: Interclube (#3) and Jesus Cristo (#7). Interclube (14-5) smashed visiting Jesus Cristo (8-10) by 32 points 112-80. Guard Francisco Gomes (187-2000) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Carlos Cabral supported him with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 32 points by Mauro Mauricio did not help to save the game for Jesus Cristo. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Interclube maintains third position with 14-5 record having four points less than leader P.Luanda. Jesus Cristo at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and 1 De Agosto (#2). P.Luanda (18-1) won against visiting 1 De Agosto (16-3) 110-97. The best player for the winners was Gerson Goncalves who scored 25 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Elcane Paca who recorded 27 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. P.Luanda have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-1 record. Loser 1 De Agosto keeps the second place with three games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Vila Clotilde lost to 1 De Agosto on the opponent's court 99-110. P.Luanda B outscored Akira in a home game 85-62. Winless Kwanza recorded a loss to ASA on the road 92-82. Benguela defeated Kwanza on its own court 91-82.



CPPL - P.Luanda 62-100

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and CPPL (#4). CPPL was smashed at home by 38 points 62-100 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of CPPL. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to CPPL's 24. They outrebounded CPPL 58-37 including a 39-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by CPPL's players. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Mutau Fonseca (202-1989) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Antonio Ndabililwa scored 10 points and 7 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. P.Luanda (18-1) have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. CPPL at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: A.Gakou 26+11reb+1ast, Y.Moreira 17+11reb+2ast, E.Lucas 15+5reb+4ast, J.Pedro 10+6reb+2ast, C.Morais 9+5reb+6ast, C.Dundao 8+1reb+1ast
CPPL: M.Fonseca 16+7reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 10+1reb+1ast, N.Antonio 10+7reb+1ast, T.Domingos 8+6reb+3ast, C.Gelson 6+6reb+3ast, T.Abel 3+1reb+1ast

Interclube - Jesus Cristo 112-80

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Luanda: Interclube (#3) and Jesus Cristo (#7). Interclube (14-5) smashed visiting Jesus Cristo (8-10) by 32 points 112-80. Interclube dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Jesus Cristo's 34. Interclube forced 20 Jesus Cristo turnovers and outrebounded them 51-31 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Interclube players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Jesus Cristo's players. Guard Francisco Gomes (187-2000) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Carlos Cabral (188-1995) supported him with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Interclube players scored in double figures. Even 32 points by Mauro Mauricio did not help to save the game for Jesus Cristo. Forward Joseney Joaquim (200-1992) added 11 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Interclube maintains third position with 14-5 record having four points less than leader P.Luanda. Jesus Cristo at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Interclube: G.Francisco 21+7reb+3ast, M.Guilherme 18+6reb+1ast, C.Cabral 18+6reb+7ast, I.Manuel 15+8reb+2ast, E.Sebastiao 11+6ast, W.Ambrosio 7+8reb+1ast
Jesus Cristo: M.Mauro 32+1reb+3ast, J.Joaquim 11+9reb+3ast, C.Natercio 10+4reb+5ast, J.Diaco 8+1reb+2ast, K.Will 6+3reb+1ast, V.Lopes 6+3reb

1 De Agosto - Vila Clotilde 110-99

Rather expected game in Luanda where 5th ranked Vila Clotilde (12-7) was defeated by second ranked 1 De Agosto (16-3) 110-99 on Friday. 1 De Agosto made 33-of-43 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Vila Clotilde turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. 1 De Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Helder Fernandes who scored 32 points. Point guard Gelson Varandas chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Kenny Biongo who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Valdemar Avelino (176-2003) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. 1 De Agosto maintains second position with 16-3 record having just two points less than leader P.Luanda. Vila Clotilde lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
1 De Agosto: F.Helder 32+4reb+3ast, V.Gelson 20+9reb+2ast, D.Fabio 13+5reb+3ast, B.Macaxi 12+12reb+1ast, P.Elcane 10+4ast, C.Bamba 9+6reb+2ast
Vila Clotilde: A.Valdemar 22+5reb+1ast, B.Kenny 15+11reb+3ast, A.Jungo 14+3reb+1ast, C.Pedro 12+1reb, M.Ernesto 8+5reb, D.Antonio 8+4ast

P.Luanda B - Akira 85-62

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked P.Luanda B (9-10) smashed at home 11th ranked Akira (2-14) 85-62 on Friday. P.Luanda B outrebounded Akira 48-32 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for P.Luanda B especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Akira's players. The best player for the winners was point guard Antony Macaia who scored 14 points. Deonenias Domingos chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four P.Luanda B players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jose Mambueni who recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Aristue Dala added 16 points respectively. 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. P.Luanda B have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Akira lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda B: D.Deonenias 14+4ast, M.Antony 14+3reb+2ast, A.Alexandre 13+4reb+1ast, J.Miguel 10+4reb+1ast, F.Paulo 8+3reb+3ast, S.Eduardo 7+3reb+3ast
Akira: D.Aristue 16+4reb+1ast, M.Jose 14+9reb+4ast, J.Jose 14+5reb+1ast, K.Dorivaldo 8+1reb+3ast, C.Victor 6+3reb+1ast, W.Estevao 2+5reb

ASA - Kwanza 92-82

Not a big story in a game in Luanda where bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-18) was defeated by ninth ranked ASA (6-13) 92-82 on Friday. ASA forced 21 Kwanza turnovers and outrebounded them 67-46 including a 42-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Obed Kinkela who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Ludgero Galiza (197-1992) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Agostinho Alberto (-2003) who recorded 42 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and center Carlos Benedito added 7 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. ASA have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 6-13 record. Loser Kwanza still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
ASA: K.Obed 25+18reb+4ast, E.Ventura 18+5reb+2ast, L.Galiza 11+14reb+2ast, K.Pascoal 8+4reb, A.Gomes 8+8reb+5ast, C.Alexandre 6+7reb
Kwanza: A.Agostinho 42+8reb+1ast, J.Danilson 11+5reb+3ast, V.Antonio 7+2reb+2ast, B.Carlos 7+12reb, C.Bruno 6+7reb+5ast, F.Tiago 4+3reb

Benguela - Kwanza 91-82

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Benguela (4-11) beat at home bottom-ranked Kwanza (0-18) 91-82 on Monday. The best player for the winners was guard Manuel Ngola who scored 22 points. Center Afonso Diogo chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Benguela's coach Bruno Vieira used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Olimpio Santana who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and center Agostinho Alberto (-2003) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Benguela maintains tenth position with 4-11 record. Loser Kwanza still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
Benguela: N.Manuel 22+2reb+2ast, C.Jose 13+1reb, B.Josue 12+5reb+1ast, C.Elvis 10+3reb+2ast, D.Afonso 9+5reb+8ast, C.Paulo 7+3reb
Kwanza: S.Olimpio 18+7reb+2ast, A.Agostinho 17+5reb, B.Carlos 14+5reb, V.Elizeu 13+3reb+4ast, F.Tiago 9, J.Danilson 9+5reb+2ast

P.Luanda - 1 De Agosto 110-97

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Luanda: P.Luanda (#1) and 1 De Agosto (#2). P.Luanda (18-1) won against visiting 1 De Agosto (16-3) 110-97. P.Luanda forced 20 1 De Agosto turnovers. Strangely 1 De Agosto outrebounded P.Luanda 47-34 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by 1 De Agosto's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when P.Luanda made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was international swingman Gerson Goncalves (193-1996) who scored 25 points and 8 assists. International forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds. Four P.Luanda players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Elcane Paca who recorded 27 points and 4 assists and forward Helder Fernandes added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. P.Luanda have an impressive 17-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-1 record. Loser 1 De Agosto keeps the second place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
P.Luanda: G.Goncalves 25+1reb+8ast, A.Gakou 24+8reb+2ast, Y.Moreira 15+13reb+2ast, C.Dundao 15+4reb+3ast, J.Pedro 9+1reb, G.Domingos 9+2reb+2ast
1 De Agosto: P.Elcane 27+4reb+4ast, F.Helder 18+5reb+1ast, B.Macaxi 13+9reb, J.Marcelo 10+1reb, C.Bamba 9+2reb, J.Eliseu 8+8reb