Corinthians 69, at Paraiba 79

CAMPINA GRANDE, Brazil (Interstat) — Jimmy de Oliveira posted 13 points and nine rebounds to lead Paraiba to a 79-69 victory over Corinthians on Friday night at Unifacisa. Paraiba built a 42-34 halftime lead behind a 25-point second quarter. Corinthians trimmed the deficit to 62-56 entering the fourth but could not complete the comeback. Paraiba shot 38 percent from the floor and 28 percent from 3-point range, while Corinthians shot 32 percent overall and 27 percent from beyond the arc. DaVaunta Thomas scored 16 points and dished four assists for Corinthians. Kauan Nascimento Raymundo added 10 points and seven rebounds.… Read more...