With a stellar performance by Ronald Ramon, FlaBasquete defeats Mogi and takes the decision to the fifth game.
Rubro-Negro competes for a place in the NBB CAIXA final at home, on Tuesday, at 21 pm
By The newsroom - in
In another match decided in the final seconds, FlaBasquete defeated Mogi das Cruzes 93-91 on the road at Professor Hugo Ramos Gymnasium, taking the semifinal series finale to Rio de Janeiro. With a stellar performance from Ramon, a 27-point scoring effort, a double-double from Olivinha with 14 points and 11 rebounds, a decisive basket from Mineiro in the final minute, and a sensational block from Marquinhos in the final second, the Pride of the Nation is more alive than ever in the competition.
José Neto's team returns to the court for the fifth game of the series this Tuesday (17), at 21 pm, at TijucaTênis Clube. Whoever wins will go to the NBB CAIXA final.
The game
The match started evenly, with the teams remaining close throughout the first quarter, which ended 23-20 in favor of Flamengo. In the second quarter, Flamengo extended its lead by six points, thanks to two three-pointers from Ramon, who proved to be the standout performer, and three more from Marcelinho. Flamengo went into halftime leading 54-45.
Upon returning to the court, Mogi rallied and won the final two quarters. In the third quarter, Mogi led by just one point, with highlights from Americans Larry Taylor and Shammel. In the final quarter, their opponents managed to turn the game around with a minute remaining, but a basket by Mineiro put Flamengo back in front. In the last second, it was Marquinhos' block that kept the Pride of the Nation in contention for a spot in another NBB final.
José Neto's team returns to the court for the fifth game of the series this Tuesday (17), at 21 pm, at TijucaTênis Clube. Whoever wins will go to the NBB CAIXA final.
The game
The match started evenly, with the teams remaining close throughout the first quarter, which ended 23-20 in favor of Flamengo. In the second quarter, Flamengo extended its lead by six points, thanks to two three-pointers from Ramon, who proved to be the standout performer, and three more from Marcelinho. Flamengo went into halftime leading 54-45.
Upon returning to the court, Mogi rallied and won the final two quarters. In the third quarter, Mogi led by just one point, with highlights from Americans Larry Taylor and Shammel. In the final quarter, their opponents managed to turn the game around with a minute remaining, but a basket by Mineiro put Flamengo back in front. In the last second, it was Marquinhos' block that kept the Pride of the Nation in contention for a spot in another NBB final.