Vasco see off Paulistano to claim first NBB win | OneFootball

After 12 defeats, Vasco finally won their first match in the Novo Basquete Brasil this Thursday. At Ginásio Antônio Prado Júnior, Paulistano was beaten by the Cruzmaltino 69 to 65. The highlight of the match was center Serjão, who scored 19 points and was the top scorer of the game.

Standings Situation

Despite the win, Vasco remains at the bottom of the NBB, with one victory and twelve defeats. The team is chasing Botafogo, in 18th place and the first team outside the relegation zone, with a 3-11 record. On the other hand, Paulistano is in ninth place, with eight wins and seven losses.

How was the game?

In the first two quarters, Vasco built their lead. Led by Serjão, the team from Rio opened up a 47 to 27 lead, going into halftime with a 20-point advantage.

In the final stretch of the match, Paulistano reacted and almost managed to tie. The team erased a 16-point deficit, but Vasco managed to hold on for the win.

Vasco returns to the court this Sunday at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), when they visit Pinheiros. Next Tuesday, Paulistano faces Basquete Cearense away from home.

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