RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Pato Basquete earned its first victory of the season, edging Vasco da Gama 70-65 in a Brazilian NBB game Tuesday at Ginasio Sao Januario. The visitors built a lead with a strong third quarter and held on despite a late push from the hosts. Tradavis Thompson led Pato Basquete with 18 points. Pedro Nunes recorded a double-double for Vasco da Gama with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort. Pato Basquete improved to 1-4 across all competitions, while Vasco da Gama remains winless at 0-7. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home team.