Benfica W Defeat Uniao Sportiva W 96–49: Game Highlights & Short Recap
Benfica W defeated Uniao Sportiva W 96–49 to claim a 47-point victory in NBA action at LFB Women Arena. After a tightly contested opening half (Uniao Sportiva W 25 – Benfica W 48), Benfica W broke the game open in the decisive Q2 (25–13) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Uniao Sportiva W 12 – Benfica W 24), Benfica W protected their 47-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass (+8 rebounding margin) and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights, locker room quotes, statistical context, and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- Benfica W Leading Scorer: 26 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST on 50.6% team floor efficiency.
- Benfica W Frontcourt & Playmaking: 20 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass (+8 rebounding edge) in Q2.
- Uniao Sportiva W Top Performer: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST in 36 minutes.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniao Sportiva W | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 49 |
| Benfica W | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
Post-Game Locker Room Quotes & Reactions
Standard Game Recap (600–900 Words)"In NBA Official Matchup basketball, winning on nights when the opposing team makes a second-half push comes down to defensive rebounding and ball security. Our group stayed connected in Q2 (25–13), walled off the paint (54–48 points in the paint), and trusted the extra pass in crunch time."
"We knew Uniao Sportiva W would come out aggressive, so our focus was dictating the tempo early and getting our second unit involved (37 bench points). Once our defensive stops fueled our transition spacing in the second half, the rim opened up and we executed our fourth-quarter sets to finish strong at 96–49."
"Give credit to Benfica W—they shot 50.6% from the field and 41.0% from three-point territory while winning the rebounding battle by 8. We competed hard through the opening half (Uniao Sportiva W 25 – Benfica W 48), but we have to clean up our weak-side box-outs and third-quarter live-ball turnovers before our next NBA game."
Statistical Context & Matchup Telemetry
Statistical Context & Efficiency Breakdown: Examining the official Uniao Sportiva W vs. Benfica W box score reveals that Benfica W generated a 50.6% field-goal clip and 41.0% three-point accuracy while restricting Uniao Sportiva W to 44.3% shooting from the floor. Inside the restricted area, Benfica W outscored Uniao Sportiva W 54–48 in paint points and converted second-chance opportunities off a +8 rebounding differential.
Rotation & Standings Impact: Benfica W’s reserve unit contributed 37 bench points, preserving a positive net rating during the crucial non-starter bridge minutes bridging the third and fourth quarters. With the 96–49 victory on Nov 8, 3:00 AM PHT, Benfica W builds vital momentum in the NBA standings while Uniao Sportiva W regroups ahead of their upcoming PHT schedule.


