Mogi das Cruzes dominated Vivo Franca 102-90 in a high-octane Novo Basquete Brasil showdown on May 14, 2026, handing the home side a decisive defeat at Ginásio Pedrocão.
The visitors shot an impressive 55% from the field and controlled the glass throughout, outrebounding Franca 42-31. Mogi's balanced attack saw five players reach double figures, while Franca struggled to contain the relentless transition offense.
Match Overview
The NBB clash lived up to its billing as a classic São Paulo derby, with both teams trading blows in the opening quarter. Mogi edged ahead 28-24 after the first period behind sharp three-point shooting. Franca stayed within striking distance at halftime (52-48), but Mogi pulled away in the third quarter with a 14-2 run, building a 78-64 lead heading into the final frame.
Franca attempted a late surge, cutting the deficit to eight points with five minutes remaining, but Mogi's backcourt duo answered with clutch buckets to seal the 102-90 victory.
Key Performers
- Mogi das Cruzes: Guard Lucas "Lucky" Dias led all scorers with 27 points and 8 assists. Center Rafael Hettsheimeir added a double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds).
- Vivo Franca: Forward Lucas Mariano posted 22 points and 7 boards. Point guard Alexey Borges chipped in 16 points and 6 assists but committed 5 turnovers.
Tactical Story
Mogi's defensive game plan centered on double-teaming Franca's pick-and-roll, forcing the home side into tough mid-range shots. Franca shot just 6-of-21 from beyond the arc, while Mogi knocked down 13 triples at a 41% clip. Turnovers also proved costly for Franca, who gave the ball away 17 times, leading to 22 Mogi points in transition.
Standings Impact
The result boosted Mogi's playoff hopes, moving them to 18-14 on the season and solidifying sixth place in the tight NBB standings. Franca, now 19-13, slipped to fourth but remain in contention for a top-four seed. With the regular season winding down, every game carries added weight in the race for home-court advantage in the postseason.
What’s Next
Vivo Franca will look to bounce back when they host Pinheiros on May 17, while Mogi travels to face São Paulo on the same date. Both teams are eager to build momentum ahead of the NBB playoffs tipping off in June.
Vivo Franca vs Mogi das Cruzes Live Score, Stats & Results
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