Pinheiros thrash Fortaleza away and extend unbeaten run in the NBB | OneFootball

In the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), Pinheiros defeated Fortaleza this Thursday at the Unifor Gymnasium, with a score of 108 to 61, achieving their ninth consecutive victory in the competition.

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Match Situation

With the victory, Pinheiros remains at the top of the table, now with 13 wins and only two losses. Meanwhile, Fortaleza is in 15th place, with four wins and 11 losses.

How was the game?

From the start, Pinheiros set the pace and took the lead in the first quarter, winning 29 to 15. In the second quarter, the team from São Paulo maintained their intensity and went into halftime with a comfortable lead after closing at 38 to 19.

In the third quarter, Fortaleza tried to fight back but was once again outplayed, this time by 23 to 14. In the final quarter, Pinheiros controlled the game and closed the quarter at 18 to 13, confirming the victory without difficulties.

For Pinheiros, the highlights were Pacheco, with 24 points and five assists, and Djalo, who scored 22 points and nine rebounds.

Next Games

Pinheiros returns to the court this Sunday at 11 am (Brasília time), when they host Corinthians for the NBB. Meanwhile, Fortaleza faces União Corinthians on the same day at 7:30 pm, away from home.

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