Qualified, FlaBasquete wins and awaits opponent in the NBB quarterfinals
The team entered the court with a guaranteed lead and beat Macaé away from home by 92 to 62
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Flamengo took the court as the unassailable leader in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) and qualified for the playoffs directly—the top four teams skip the round of 16 and advance directly to the quarterfinals—but they didn't let up and played with seriousness and commitment. With great offensive power and a focus on team play, the Pride of the Nation defeated Macaé 92-62 away from home.
Four players reached double figures in scoring and built the elastic score: Marcelinho (21), Marquinhos (17), JP Batista (13) and Olivinha (11). The five three-pointers in the first period were the key moment in the game: Flamengo opened up a huge lead from the start and comfortably maintained the lead until the final whistle.
The current three-time consecutive champion, FlaBasquete, remains steadfast in its pursuit of its fifth NBB title. The team's next challenges are still undecided, as the team, already guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals, awaits its opponent from the round of 16.
The game
Flamengo was largely superior in the first quarter and, with five three-pointers from Marcelinho (3) and Marquinhos (2), closed the period at 28 to 11. In the second quarter, Macaé reacted and balanced the game, which had many fouls in the period. The period ended 18-15 for Rubro-Negro, who went into the break 20 points ahead: 46 to 26.
Even with qualification and leadership assured, as well as a huge advantage, José Neto's team didn't slow down in the third quarter, leading 11-2 with five minutes remaining in the final quarter. "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved) began the final period 26 points ahead. With victory virtually assured, Neto gave chances to the younger players, Danielzinho, Mingau, and Jorge, and the team finished the match without being threatened by the opponent at any point.
Four players reached double figures in scoring and built the elastic score: Marcelinho (21), Marquinhos (17), JP Batista (13) and Olivinha (11). The five three-pointers in the first period were the key moment in the game: Flamengo opened up a huge lead from the start and comfortably maintained the lead until the final whistle.
The current three-time consecutive champion, FlaBasquete, remains steadfast in its pursuit of its fifth NBB title. The team's next challenges are still undecided, as the team, already guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals, awaits its opponent from the round of 16.
The game
Flamengo was largely superior in the first quarter and, with five three-pointers from Marcelinho (3) and Marquinhos (2), closed the period at 28 to 11. In the second quarter, Macaé reacted and balanced the game, which had many fouls in the period. The period ended 18-15 for Rubro-Negro, who went into the break 20 points ahead: 46 to 26.
Even with qualification and leadership assured, as well as a huge advantage, José Neto's team didn't slow down in the third quarter, leading 11-2 with five minutes remaining in the final quarter. "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved) began the final period 26 points ahead. With victory virtually assured, Neto gave chances to the younger players, Danielzinho, Mingau, and Jorge, and the team finished the match without being threatened by the opponent at any point.