With a solid performance, FlaBasquete defeats Paulistano in the NBB and remains in the lead of the competition
Flamengo's next opponent will be São Paulo, Saturday (27), at 16 pm, at the Antonio Prado Jr. Gymnasium.
By Nathan Soares - inOn Thursday night (25), Flamengo defeated Paulistano, in the 14th round of the NBB at Ginásio Antonio Prado Jr. The red-black experience was fundamental for the positive result.
The match started with a lot of action, with three-pointers being crucial for FlaBasquete's start. Hett (8), Martinez (6), and Jhonatan Luz (6) led Flamengo's scoring. Paulistano played hard, leveling the score, and the first period ended 23-23.
The second period remained very even, with both defenses prevailing, leaving the score low in the fourth. Flamengo, led by Yago, finished the period leading 38-35.
The Pride of the Nation's opening minutes were impeccable, allowing the team led by coach Gustavinho to open a 12-point lead after 8 minutes. For the rest of the quarter, Mengão traded points and closed the period ahead, 61 to 52.
The fourth quarter was filled with concentration, strong defense, and FlaBasquete's experience. Marquinhos, Balbi, and Lucas Martinez led the team to an 84-70 victory.
Highlights:
Hettsheimer 15 points;
Olivinha, 12 points;
Marquinhos 9 points;
Martinez 9 points.
Flamengo's next opponent will be São Paulo, Saturday (27), at 16 pm, at the Antonio Prado Jr. Gymnasium.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, Ambev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Committee of Clubs (CBC)