FRANCA, Brazil (Interstat) — George Lucas posted a triple-double to lead Franca past UNICEUB 68‑66 on Thursday at Ginasio Pedro Murilla Fuentes, taking a 3‑2 lead in the best-of-seven Brazilian NBB playoff series.
(Interstat) — Franca built a 42-26 halftime advantage behind 21 points in each of the first two quarters. UNICEUB stormed back in the third quarter, outscoring the hosts 21-16 to trim the deficit to 58-47 entering the fourth. The visitors then clamped down defensively, limiting Franca to 10 points in the final period while scoring 19, but the home team held on.
Lucas Dias Silva led all scorers with 21 points for Franca. Lucas added 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Rafael Mineiro chipped in nine points, four rebounds and one assist. Facundo Corvalan paced UNICEUB with 18 points, three assists and two rebounds. Daniel Von Haydin contributed 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. Kevin Crescenzi scored 14 points.
Franca improved to 45-14, while UNICEUB fell to 32-15. The series continues with Game 6.