Pinheiros São Paulo Take Down União Corinthians 75-63

E.C. Pinheiros São Paulo defeated União Corinthians 75-63 in Novo Basquete Brasil action on October 28, 2026, using a decisive third-quarter burst to pull away at home. The match tipped off at 07:30 and was closely contested for 20 minutes before Pinheiros tightened its defense and controlled the second half.

The win gives Pinheiros São Paulo an important home result in the NBB standings and reinforces the team’s reputation for disciplined half-court basketball. União Corinthians stayed within reach early but ultimately could not match the hosts’ physicality and execution after halftime.

Match Overview

The first quarter was tight throughout, with Pinheiros taking a 19-16 lead. União Corinthians responded well in the second, using better shot selection and some timely three-point shooting to edge the period 18-17. Pinheiros still went into halftime ahead 36-34, but the game remained very much in the balance.

The third quarter changed everything. Pinheiros opened with a 10-2 run and outscored União Corinthians 22-12 in the period, turning a two-point halftime lead into a 58-46 advantage. The visitors tried to rally in the fourth, cutting the deficit to nine points at one stage, but Pinheiros answered with steady free-throw shooting and a pair of important defensive stops to close out a 75-63 win.

• Final score: E.C. Pinheiros São Paulo 75, União Corinthians 63
• Quarter scores: 19-16, 17-18, 22-12, 17-17
• Top scorer: Matheus Nunes (Pinheiros) 19 points
• Top rebounder: Diego Ramos (Pinheiros) 12 rebounds
• Assist leader: Lucas Prado (Pinheiros) 6 assists

Key Moments

The opening minutes of the third quarter were the game’s turning point. Pinheiros came out of halftime with renewed energy, forcing União Corinthians into two quick turnovers and converting them into easy baskets. Matheus Nunes hit a rhythm three-pointer during the run, while Diego Ramos controlled the defensive glass to deny the visitors second chances.

União Corinthians briefly steadied itself and trimmed the lead to nine early in the fourth quarter, but Pinheiros had an answer each time. A patient possession ended with a corner three, and the hosts followed with a transition stop that effectively ended the comeback. The final margin of 12 points was a fair reflection of Pinheiros’ control over the second half.

Tactical Story

Pinheiros won this game by controlling tempo and forcing União Corinthians into difficult late-clock shots. The hosts were especially effective in the third quarter, when their switching defense disrupted pick-and-roll actions and limited clean looks from the perimeter. União Corinthians finished the game shooting just 5-of-24 from beyond the arc, a statistic that underlined Pinheiros’ perimeter discipline.

Rebounding was another key factor. Pinheiros held a 41-33 advantage on the boards and turned 12 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points. Offensively, the hosts moved the ball well and attacked mismatches inside, finishing with a solid assist-to-turnover ratio. União Corinthians’ half-court offense became too predictable after halftime, relying heavily on isolated drives that Pinheiros’ help defense was able to absorb.

Standout Players

Matheus Nunes led Pinheiros with 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists, providing the team’s most reliable perimeter scoring threat. Diego Ramos delivered a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends. Lucas Prado added 11 points and six assists, helping Pinheiros maintain offensive balance and find open shooters when União Corinthians collapsed on the interior.

For União Corinthians, Caio Mendes was the leading scorer with 15 points, while André Lima added 11 points and seven rebounds. The visitors competed hard on the glass but lacked the shooting efficiency needed to keep pace once Pinheiros’ defense raised its level in the third quarter.

NBB Standings Impact

The victory gives Pinheiros São Paulo a valuable home win in the Novo Basquete Brasil standings and helps the team build momentum in a crowded playoff race. Home results against direct competitors are especially important in the NBB, where the middle of the table often remains tight deep into the season.

União Corinthians will view this as a missed opportunity. The team was within two points at halftime but could not sustain its offensive execution. Moving forward, the visitors will need to improve their perimeter shooting and find more consistent secondary scoring if they are to climb the standings.