SAO PAULO (Interstat) — Corinthians Paulista defeated visiting Regatas Corrientes 79-63 Sunday, using a balanced offense and a strong finish to pull away. Victor Camilo led Corinthians with 14 points, 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes. Caue Borges also scored 14 points and added five assists, while Tiago Faria scored 14 off the bench. Elinho Corazza added 11 points and four assists, and Gabriel Novaes scored nine. Corinthians shot 27 of 57 from the floor, 8 of 19 from three-point range and 8 of 16 from the free-throw line. The hosts held a 32-21 halftime lead and led 55-39 after three quarters. Regatas Corrientes was paced by Pablo Gramajo’s 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists, while Exequiel Lezcano scored 12 and Sebastian Orresta had 10 points and four assists. Roberto Acuna added nine points. Regatas shot 21 of 62 overall, 4 of 23 from deep and 17 of 21 at the line. Corinthians committed 10 turnovers and Regatas committed eight. Corinthians Paulista improved to 1-2, while Regatas Corrientes fell to 2-2.