Campinas complete the semi-final line-up
A fantastic performance from the Vera Cruz Campinas sent them through to the semi-finals of the Brazil LBF play-offs after they defeated Sodiê Doces/Mesquita/LSB 87-73 in the deciding play-off quarter-final.
PLACAR FINAL!@VeraCruzBasket 8️⃣7️⃣x7️⃣3️⃣ @lsb_oficial
VER vence a série 2-1 e avança às semifinais
Com um show de Tassia (32 pts) e o triplo-duplo de Babi (12 pts/10 rebs/10 assists), o campeão de 2018 garante a última vaga para as semifinais! 🔵🦅
📸 Thomaz Marostegan pic.twitter.com/Vv45FJK0ZX
— Liga de Basquete Feminino (@LBF_Oficial) July 28, 2021
The hosts were in control for the majority of the game, seizing the initiative in the second quarter, where they established a 13-point lead.
Tassia and Babi outstanding
For Campinas, Tassia Carcavalli was outstanding as she scored 32 points and made four assists and three rebounds.
Here is her shot chart; she was successful with 8 out of her 11 two-point attempts (72%).
Babi Honorio was also influential, scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. For Sodie Doces, Juliana Ribeiro with 18 points was their best player. Frenchwoman Jessy Gneneka scored 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Decisiva, @Tassiacarcavali fez o seu segundo jogo na casa dos 30 pontos e ficou a apenas um de bater seu recorde pessoal!
Troféu @VoeGOLoficial de Melhor Jogadora da Partida pra ala do semifinalista @VeraCruzBasket! 🔵🦅
📸 Thomaz Marostegan/ Vera Cruz #LevanteABolaDelas pic.twitter.com/e3NGWVWwFw
— Liga de Basquete Feminino (@LBF_Oficial) July 28, 2021
Semi-final matches
With Veracruz winning the third and decisive quarter final match, we now know the semi-final line-up.
Ituano Basquete- Vera Cruz Campinas
Sampaio Basquete – KTO/ Blumenau
A primeira semifinal definida, entre @SampaioBasket e @BlumenauBFB, começa no próximo sábado! Arrasta pro lado e confira as datas completas da série! 📅🏀#PlayoffsLBF #LevanteABolaDelas #LBFnaCultura pic.twitter.com/KIZzCAd9FU
— Liga de Basquete Feminino (@LBF_Oficial) July 26, 2021
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Sampaio Basquete and Vera Cruz Campinas have disputed the last two finals and there is the prospect of a third if both win their semi-finals.
Sampaio Basquete are the reigning champions for the 2019 edition. Vera Cruz Campinas are looking for their second straight final and the second championship after the 2018 tournament.
