NBB: Corinthians visits Paraiba in Friday matchup

JOAO PESSOA, Brazil (Interstat) — The Brazilian NBB regular season continues Friday, April 24, 2026, as the visiting Corinthians (27-11) face Paraíba (16-19) at Unifacisa.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. local time.

Corinthians enters the contest on a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating Paraíba 88-78 on Tuesday, April 21. In that victory, Corinthians guard Elyjah Clark logged 35 minutes, scoring 20 points with six rebounds and four assists. Clark has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 28 points in a 92-86 win over Paulistano on April 15 and posting 19 points in an 81-73 victory at Ulbra on April 2.

Paraíba looks to rebound after the April 21 loss to Corinthians, a game in which forward Yohanner Sifontes contributed 15 points, five rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes. Sifontes has shown scoring versatility, notching 18 points in a 101-91 win at Cruzeiro on April 14 and posting a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds in an 81-83 loss at Pinheiros on April 1. Paraíba has won three of its last five games, including a 79-68 home victory over Corinthians on April 7.

The teams have met twice this season prior to Friday. Corinthians won 88-78 on April 21 and 81-75 on Feb. 9. Corinthians’ largest margin of victory came Nov. 8, 2025, a 105-75 rout.

Corinthians’ recent results include a 92-79 win at Caxias do Sul on April 17 and an 80-84 loss to Paulistano on April 9. Paraíba defeated Cruzeiro 101-91 on April 14 and fell 70-80 to Caxias do Sul on April 9.

Friday’s game carries implications for playoff positioning, with Corinthians seeking to solidify its upper-tier standing and Paraíba aiming to climb above .500 in its final stretch of the regular season.