SAO PAULO (Interstat) — Corinthians defeated Paraiba 81-71 Wednesday night at Ginasio Wlamir Marques, improving to 29-12 in the Brazilian NBB season. The game was tied 43-43 at halftime, but Corinthians outscored Paraiba 27-15 in the third quarter to take control. Elyjah Clark led Corinthians with 16 points, four rebounds and six assists. Victor Andre Camilo Da Silva added 15 points and four rebounds, and Elinho Corazza contributed 11 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Lucas Pereira had 10 points and four assists, and Rafael Monteiro also scored 10. Melvin Johnson scored 18 points for Paraiba, while Kendall Anthony had 15 points and five rebounds. Antonio Ferreira added seven points and six rebounds. Corinthians shot 46 percent from the floor, forced 18 turnovers and committed only 10. Paraiba shot 40.7 percent, making 6 of 27 three-point attempts. Paraiba held a 31-27 rebounding edge but committed 21 fouls to Corinthians’ 19. The loss dropped Paraiba to 17-21. Corinthians has won four of five meetings this season.