Franca beat Cruzeiro 98-77 to end losing run in the NBB
Sesi Franca ended a three-game losing run in the NBB by beating Cruzeiro 98-77 at the Pedrocão. Gui Deodato top-scored with 20 points and Andrezão added 12 points and nine rebounds as Franca ended the run.
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O Sesi Franca encerrou uma sequência de três derrotas no NBB ao passar pelo Cruzeiro por 98 a 77 na noite de quinta-feira, no Pedrocão, em Franca (SP).
Gui Deodato foi o maior pontuador do time pela primeira vez desde que estreou, em 26 de outubro: marcou 20 pontos e terminou como cestinha do jogo. O pivô Andrezão flertou com o duplo-duplo, somando 12 pontos e nove rebotes. Do lado mineiro, o destaque foi o armador Adyel, revelado em Franca, com 13 pontos.
Na tabela, Sesi e Raposa dividem a oitava posição: 50% de aproveitamento, com três vitórias e três derrotas.
O Franca joga de novo na próxima terça, contra o Flamengo, no Maracanãzinho, às 20h30. Já o Cruzeiro recebe o Unifacisa na sexta, 13 de novembro, às 19h30, no Ginásio Dona Salomé.
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