São José Basketball secured its first NBB win of the season on Monday, defeating Basquete Cearense 96-53 at Ginásio Linneu de Moura in São José dos Campos. The home side led throughout, building a 58-23 advantage by halftime.
São José outscored its opponents 27-11 in the first quarter and 31-12 in the second. It added a 24-15 third quarter before Basquete Cearense edged the final period 15-14.
Derick led all scorers with 20 points for São José. Duarte contributed 19 points and nine rebounds, while Dupree was Basquete Cearense’s leading performer with 18 points and six rebounds.
The win moved São José out of last place and into 15th in the standings. Basquete Cearense stayed in 18th, the bottom position. São José visits Osasco on Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at Ginásio Geodésico. Basquete Cearense is scheduled to face Mogi on Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. at Ginásio Professor Hugo Ramos.
Sources: Globo Esporte.