BAURU, Brazil (Interstat) — A surging Bauru squad hosts a struggling Cearense team in a Brazilian NBB matchup on Thursday night at Ginásio Panela de Pressão.

Bauru (13-11) enters on a five-game winning streak, its latest a 92-79 road victory over Flamengo on Feb. 21. Guard Matheus Eugeniusz has been instrumental, averaging 11.2 points and 6.6 assists over his last five games. He recorded a near triple-double with 13 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists in the win against Flamengo.

Cearense (5-20) snapped a three-game skid with a 64-59 home win over Pato Basquete on Feb. 18 but remains at the bottom of the league standings. The team will rely on forward Bernardo Da Silva, who is averaging 13.0 points and 8.0 rebounds over his last four contests. He posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to Sao Jose on Feb. 4.

The teams last met on Nov. 20, 2025, with Cearense securing a 91-72 home victory. However, Bauru’s current form presents a stark contrast to that result.

Bauru’s balanced attack, featuring consistent contributions from Andre Barbosa and Jose Materan alongside Eugeniusz, will test a Cearense defense that has allowed an average of 86.2 points in its last five games. Cearense’s path to an upset likely requires another high-effort performance from Da Silva on the boards and improved perimeter defense to disrupt Bauru’s rhythm.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.