Pato Basquete holds off Botafogo at home

PATO BRANCO, Brazil (Interstat) — Pato Basquete edged visiting Botafogo 89-88 on Saturday at Ginasio do Sesi. Botafogo moved to 0-2, while Pato Basquete improved to 1-1. Botafogo shot 35 of 76 from the floor, 8 of 21 from three-point range and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line. Pato Basquete shot 16 of 50 from the floor, 6 of 24 from beyond the arc and 4 of 6 from the line. Botafogo had 10 offensive rebounds, six assists, two blocks, 10 turnovers and 13 fouls. Pato Basquete finished with seven offensive rebounds, seven turnovers and 12 fouls. Botafogo scored 88 points from 81 possessions, while Pato Basquete scored 89 points from 53 possessions. Botafogo scored 22 points in the first quarter and 13 in the second, 27 in the third and 26 in the fourth. Pato Basquete scored 16 in the first, 27 in the second, 24 in the third and 22 in the fourth.