Franco Vieta scores 31 as Bauru pull away from Sao Jose

How Franco Vieta scored 31 points against Sao Jose

Franco Vieta scored 31 points in 32 minutes, hitting 5/9 from three, 4/9 inside the arc and 8/10 from the line. His PIR of 26 was the best of anyone on the floor.

The shape of the line matters as much as the total. Vieta stretched the Sao Jose defence with his three-point shooting, then kept attacking closely enough to earn 10 free throws. He converted 8 of them, so his scoring never depended on one shot type.

He also did the quieter work. Vieta pulled down 8 rebounds, added a steal and committed only 1 turnover in 32 minutes, which kept Bauru's possessions clean while he carried the scoring load.

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Bauru vs Sao Jose quarter by quarter: where the game turned

The game turned after half-time, when Bauru won the third quarter 25-17 and the fourth 24-9. Before that, Sao Jose had the better of a scrappy first half.

The opening period was level in feel, with Bauru edging it 23-22. The second quarter then belonged to the visitors, who won it 20-11 as Bauru's offence stalled badly.

Bauru's response was decisive. The 24-9 fourth quarter shut Sao Jose out of the contest, and the hosts finished with an 83-68 win and a 15-point margin.

Who helped Vieta: Anthony Harris and the Bauru supporting cast

Anthony Harris was Vieta's main support with 20 points in 24 minutes, shooting 5/7 inside and 2/2 from three. That sat close to his 2025/2026 average of 19.5 points over 35 games.

Harris ranked third in the league by TeamKeys Rating last season, out of 146 rated players. His night was not spotless, though: he turned the ball over 6 times and went 4/8 at the line.

Elsewhere, Corderro Bennett filled the gaps with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Fermin Thygesen dished 7 assists despite 1/7 from three, Anderson Rodrigues grabbed 9 rebounds, and Gustavo Godoy added 2 blocks off the bench.

For Sao Jose, Joao Gabriel Gomes Guimaraes ran the offence with 9 points, 7 assists and 3 steals. Derick Machado Goncalves led the visitors with 12 points and 7 rebounds, but no one could match Vieta's output.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
Franco Vieta (Bauru)	31	26
Joao Gabriel Gomes Guimaraes (Sao Jose)	9	16
Corderro Bennett (Bauru)	7	14
Derick Machado Goncalves (Sao Jose)	12	12
Anthony Harris (Bauru)	20	11
Anderson Rodrigues (Bauru)	8	10

What the win means for Bauru and Sao Jose in the NBB table

The win lifts Bauru to 2-1 and sixth in the 18-team NBB, while Sao Jose stay bottom at 0-2. Bauru's form now reads W, L, W.

Bauru host the next test quickly, facing Mogi das Cruzes on 24 October. Franca and Unifacisa lead the table at 2-0, with Minas and Cruzeiro both 1-0.

Sao Jose have a longer wait but a harder task. They meet Unifacisa Paraiba on 29 October, a side unbeaten at 2-0 and second in the standings.