OSASCO, Brazil (Interstat) — Minas built a large early lead and held off Osasco Basquete for a 78-66 victory in a Brazilian NBB game Sunday.

The visitors opened with a 31-point first quarter and led 43-39 at halftime. Osasco Basquete stayed within reach through three quarters but was held to just nine points in the fourth. Eddy Carvalho led all scorers with 22 points for Osasco Basquete. Alexandre Paranhos posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Minas, while Tim Frazier added 14 points off the bench.

The win improved Minas to 27-10 this season. Osasco Basquete fell to 5-28.