With an excellent collective performance, FlaBasquete beats União Corinthians 117-55 at Maracanãzinho
On an inspired afternoon from Túlio da Silva, who scored 31 points, Orgulho da Nação reached the centennial score with ease
By Romulo Paranhos - inIn another match for the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), Flamengo beat União Corinthians 117-55 on Thursday afternoon (24), at Maracanãzinho. With a consistent performance both in defense and attack, Orgulho da Nação naturally built a wide advantage over the opponent. Túlio da Silva put on a show on the court and was the game's top scorer with 31 points, followed by Rafael Rachel with 18.
The game
The match began with União Corinthians scoring the first two points. FlaBasquete quickly responded with a three-pointer from Yago. In two consecutive shots, Luke Martinez showed his accuracy, hitting two consecutive three-pointers. On defense, Faverani stepped up to the third floor and beautifully blocked his opponent. On the court, Túlio da Silva penetrated the paint and dunked just the way he likes it. The God of Race, Olivinha, received an open ball and also converted for three points. Robinson barely entered the court and received a beautiful assist from Balbi to add two more. He was also fouled and converted the bonus free throw. With a great performance, the Pride of the Nation ended the quarter with a healthy lead: 31-20.
In an excellent attacking triangulation, Túlio received an open ball and scored Mengão's first three points of the second quarter. With his second three-pointer of the quarter, Túlio reached 12 points in the game, temporarily becoming the leading scorer. The Pride of the Nation, with a very consistent performance, had complete control of the game, managing to further increase the lead. Luke Martinez spotted Túlio open in the paint and made a jumper for two more points. FlaBasquete went into halftime with an even larger lead: 48-34.
At the start of the third quarter, Túlio da Silva continued to shine, scoring six straight points. Faverani, inside the paint, turned and scored two more for Mengão. With the ball on the court, the red-and-black team worked the plays smoothly and finished with precision on offense. Rafael Rachel, in the dead zone, hit another three-pointer. Next, the red-and-black "youngster" converted another three-pointer. With a 27-point lead, Mengão closed the quarter at 77-50.
In the final quarter, the Pride of the Nation remained solid on defense and deadly on offense, especially on three-pointers. Early in the match, Faverani hit his first three-pointer. Rachel scored her third three-pointer, capping off a fine performance. Another youth academy product, Matheus Leoni, came into the game very well and showed his worth, scoring a double and a three-pointer. Even with a significant lead, Mengão maintained its intensity and achieved a century-old victory at Maracanãzinho: 117-55.
Next appointment
The Pride of the Nation returns to the court next Sunday (27) to face Unifacisa, at 18 pm, at Arena Unifacisa.
Starting Quintet
Yago, Lucas Martinez, Mineiro, Olivinha and Faverani.
Coach: Gustavo de Conti.