<br><div> <p data-end="370" data-start="179">This Saturday, Sporting secured the first place in the final four of the Portuguese Basketball Cup, by winning at Ovarense by 85-70, in the quarter-finals of the competition.</p> <p data-end="790" data-start="372">The team coached by Luís Magalhães dominated the tie from early on, based on a strong defensive organization and remarkable effectiveness in outside shooting, especially in the first half, where they built a decisive advantage (42-27).</p> <p data-end="790" data-start="372">Malik Morgan and Stephan Swenson were highlighted in the outdoor game, while Maleeck Harden-Hayes ended up being the Lions' top scorer, with 21 points, in addition to five rebounds.</p> <p data-end="1234" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="792">Also this Saturday, Oliveirense confirmed their qualification for the final phase of the competition, beating Queluz 74-63, at Pavilhão Dr. Salvador Machado.</p> <p data-end="1234" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="792">Oliveira de Azeméis' team started strong and built a comfortable lead in the first period (42-31), which they managed despite the visitors' reaction.</p> <p data-end="1234" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="792">João Embaló was elected MVP of the match, with André Bessa also standing out, while Jelani Simmons stood out for Queluz, with 24 points.</p> </div>
