SAO PAULO (Interstat) — Corinthians defeated visiting Paraiba 88-78 on Tuesday afternoon at Ginasio Wlamir Marques in an NBB game. The home team controlled the first half, scoring 25 points in the opening quarter and 24 in the second to take a 49-34 halftime lead. Paraiba rallied in the fourth quarter with 25 points but could not overcome the deficit. Elyjah Clark led Corinthians with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes. DaVaunta Thomas added 21 points. Lucas Pereira posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Yohanner Sifontes paced Paraiba with 15 points and five rebounds. Corinthians improved to 27 wins and 11 losses, while Paraiba fell to 16 wins and 19 losses. The victory moved Corinthians to 3-1 against Paraiba this season.