FRANCA, Brazil (Interstat) — Franca defeated Pinheiros 82-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Brazilian NBB playoff series at Ginasio Pedro Murilla Fuentes. Franca now leads the series 1-0. The home team outscored Pinheiros in each of the first three quarters, taking a 20-27 lead after one, a 23-18 advantage in the second and a 26-11 edge in the third, before Pinheiros won the fourth 17-13. Rafael Mineiro led Franca with 16 points, three rebounds and two assists. George Lucas added 12 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Juan Laterza contributed 11 points and four rebounds. Luis Rodriguez scored 10 points. Afonso Pacheco had two points for Pinheiros in six minutes. Franca improves to 46-14; Pinheiros falls to 37-10.