Pinheiros faces unbeaten Caxias in LDB first‑phase clash

Pinheiros Caxias LDB Rio Claro basketball

The Sub‑22 team of Esporte Clube Pinheiros has won its first four games in Group A of the Liga de Desenvolvimento de Basquete (LDB), topping the group. On Friday, 26 May, the team will meet unbeaten Caxias Basquete at the Felipe Karan gym in Rio Claro, with the match streamed live on the NBB YouTube channel.

Pinheiros' most recent victory was a 93‑45 win over Caixa Brasília, highlighted by a dominant first‑half lead of 56‑15 and strong rebounding (48 total). Coach Vitor Galvani praised the squad’s evolution and defensive identity, noting that the upcoming game will be “very tough” against a physical, experienced Caxias side. The 2026 LDB season features 24 teams competing in the first phase of the tournament.

Key performers in the Brasília game included Thor (18 points), Boracina (14 points, 6 assists) and Grigor (11 points, 9 rebounds). The team will aim to continue its unbeaten run as the competition progresses.

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