Porto 88 – 66 Imortal
Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol | 10 May 2026

Match Overview

Porto continued their strong season by defeating Imortal 88–66 at home in a Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol fixture. The Dragons controlled the tempo from the opening tip, using a stifling defence and clinical offence to secure a comfortable victory.

Key Moments

• First half control: Porto built a 44–30 lead by halftime, limiting Imortal to just 12 points in the second quarter.
• Third quarter separation: The home side extended the margin to 22 points after a 24–18 third frame.
• Final quarter cruise: Porto managed the lead efficiently, outscoring Imortal 20–18 in the fourth to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Porto’s half‑court defence was the story of the game, holding Imortal to just 37% shooting. The Dragons exploited mismatches in the post, with their big men dominating the paint (42 points in the paint). Imortal struggled to generate consistent offence, often settling for contested jumpers. Porto’s transition game also thrived, scoring 18 fast‑break points.

Standout Players

• Porto centre Miguel “Big Mike” Fernandes: Recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the interior.
• Porto guard Rui Silva: Added 18 points and 6 assists, orchestrating the offence with poise.
• Imortal’s André Costa: Led his team with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

Season & Table Impact

Porto moves to 17‑5, keeping pace with league leaders Sporting CP. Imortal drops to 9‑13, remaining in the middle of the pack but now outside the playoff places by two games.