Flamengo returns to Tijuca Tênis Clube this Saturday (April 25.04th) at 18 pm for the second game against São José, valid for the quarterfinals of the Novo Basquete Brasil 7 (NBB). The team won the first game and can take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. After finishing the qualifying phase in third place, the Pride of the Nation takes to the court in search of a spot in the next phase. The current world champion is competing for its fourth national title and third consecutive. The match also marks a record for Olivinha: the athlete completes 250 games with the Manto Sagrado.

Flamengo is the only NBB team to never miss the quarterfinals. FlaBasquete won 21 of their 28 matches. In the 2009/2010 season, the two teams also met in the tournament's quarterfinals, with Flamengo prevailing, closing out the series 3-0. This year, having finished in the top four in the first phase, the team automatically qualified for the quarterfinals, taking advantage of the extra time to finalize the final details for the playoffs.

You can secure your ticket to support the Pride of the Nation by Guichê Web site. Tickets cost R$30 (R$15 half-price). Those who are part of the Red-Black Nation has a 50% discount on tickets for matches. If you are not yet a fan member, join now..