Porto Power Past NB Queluz 110-93 in Portugal LBP Road Win

Porto delivered one of the most complete offensive performances of the early Portugal LBP season on October 3, 2026, defeating NB Queluz 110-93 on the road. The visitors controlled the game from the opening quarter, answered every Queluz run with a decisive burst of their own, and pulled away in the third period to secure a 17-point victory. The final score reflected Porto’s superior shooting, depth, and execution in a matchup that was more one-sided than the closing margin suggested.

With the win, Porto reinforced their place among the early pace-setters in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol, while NB Queluz were left to regroup after a home defeat that exposed some familiar defensive issues. The 110 points allowed marked one of the highest totals surrendered by Queluz this season, and Porto’s balanced scoring made them virtually impossible to guard for long stretches.

Match Overview

Porto set the tone immediately, racing out to a 32-23 lead after the first quarter. Their ball movement was crisp, their outside shooting was accurate, and their transition attack punished Queluz whenever a shot was missed or a pass was telegraphed. NB Queluz found some rhythm in the second period and outscored Porto 27-26, but they still went into halftime trailing 58-50.

The third quarter proved decisive. Porto opened the second half with a 14-2 run, pushing the advantage beyond 20 points and forcing Queluz into a series of hurried offensive possessions. By the end of the period, Porto led 88-70, and although Queluz won the fourth quarter 23-22, the outcome was never in doubt over the final ten minutes.

• Quarter scores: NB Queluz 23-27-20-23 — 93 | Porto 32-26-30-22 — 110
• Halftime: Porto 58, NB Queluz 50
• Largest lead: Porto by 21 points in the third quarter
• Final: Porto 110, NB Queluz 93

Key Moments

The first major swing came early in the opening quarter when Porto ripped off a 10-0 run in under two minutes. Queluz had no answer for Porto’s pick-and-roll coverage, and the visitors converted three consecutive possessions into points at the rim. Queluz steadied themselves behind Tiago Pereira’s mid-range shooting, but they could not string together enough stops to seriously threaten the lead.

In the second quarter, Queluz cut the deficit to five points at 44-39 after a Ricardo Nunes put-back and a Diogo Ventura three-pointer. That was as close as they would get. Porto closed the half with an 8-2 spurt, capped by a Rui Mendes step-back jumper, and carried a 58-50 cushion into the locker room.

The decisive sequence arrived midway through the third quarter. Porto scored on six straight possessions, including back-to-back three-pointers from João Carvalho, to stretch a 12-point lead into a 21-point blowout. Queluz called two timeouts in an attempt to slow the game down, but Porto’s defensive pressure continued to generate live-ball turnovers and easy baskets.

Tactical Story

Porto’s offensive game plan was built on pace and spacing. They pushed the ball after every made basket, attacked the paint before Queluz’s defense could set, and kicked out to shooters when the help arrived. The result was a highly efficient night from the field: Porto shot 52% overall, 41% from three-point range, and 85% from the free-throw line. They also finished with 26 assists on 38 made field goals, a clear sign of their unselfishness.

NB Queluz, by contrast, relied heavily on isolation plays and contested jump shots. They shot 44% from the floor and just 31% from beyond the arc. Their zone defense, used frequently in the second half, failed to contain Porto’s dribble penetration. Queluz also lost the rebound battle 42-34 and committed 15 turnovers, which Porto converted into 22 points.

Porto’s bench was another major factor. Tiago Fonseca provided 14 points in 18 minutes, while the second unit maintained the defensive intensity and prevented Queluz from gaining any momentum when the starters rested. Queluz’s reserves managed only 11 points combined, leaving too much of the scoring burden on the starting five.

Standout Players

Rui Mendes was the engine of Porto’s attack, finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. He controlled the tempo, made smart decisions in transition, and repeatedly broke down Queluz’s defense off the dribble. André Almeida added 20 points and 10 rebounds, dominating the interior on both ends, while João Carvalho chipped in 18 points, including four three-pointers. Tiago Fonseca gave Porto a spark off the bench with 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

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