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Liga PlacardLiga Placard is a professional basketball league in Portugal operated by the Portuguese Basketball Federation (FPB). It has been active since the 2005-06 season and features 8 teams vying for the national championship. The current teams are Benfica, Porto, Académica, Guimarães, Oliveirense, Lusitânia, Barreirense, and Famalicão.
The season runs from October to May with 30 regular season games for each team. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams play a single-elimination playoff to determine the champion. The winning team and runner-up receive 1 and 0.75 points respectively as part of the FCB platinum league system used by most European basketball leagues.
In Liga Placard's 15 seasons of existence, Benfica has had the most championship wins with 6 titles, followed by Porto with 4 titles. The league is remarkable for its parity as teams outside the "Big Two" have also won championships including Académica (2 times) and Famalicão (once). Notable current Liga Placard players include Edy Campos of Benfica, Pedro Pinto of Porto, and Hélder Nunes of Famalicão.
Liga Placard features strong teams across both the men's and women's leagues. The men'sleague celebrates 16 high-level teams whereas the women's division features 12. Throughout the 15 seasons, Liga Placard has also produced some of Portugal's finest talent like João Gomes, Silvio Resende, and Paulo dos Santos who have gone on to play in other professional leagues in Portugal, Europe, and abroad.
Overall, Liga Placard is the premier destination for Portuguese basketball players and fans who can witness some of the best basketball talent in the country. Its level of parity and distinct history of successful teams make it one of the top Portuguese leagues and an exciting viewing experience.
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Benfica at EléctricoLiga PlacardDo Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Ponte de Sor, em Ponte de Sor, Portugal.