Vivo/Franca will play in Paulista League semifinals. They posted the third consecutive victory over Sao Jose/Unimed yesterday to snatch a tough 3-2 win in the quarterfinal series. Paulo Prestes stepped up with 19 points to pace Vivo/Franca to a 63:61 win. Vivo/Franca built a 30:25 halftime lead and protected well throughout the second half.
In the meantime Pinheiros/Sky defeated Mogi das Cruzes at home court to snatch 3-2 win in the series. Shamell Stallworth unloaded 27 points to pace the hosts.