With JP Batista dominating in the paint, Flamengo beats Solar Cearense in the Avianca Cup
The red-black pivot was the top scorer of the match with 27 points
By Victor Cachoeira - in
Flamengo secured another victory in the Avianca Cup. Facing Solar Cearense, the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved) team showed superiority from start to finish and came away with a positive result by a score of 74-58. Coach José Neto's team did not have point guard Arthur Pecos playing, who was rested for the South American League semifinal.
JP Batista was the game's top scorer with 27 points, and stressed the importance of using the competition to grow as a team.
"We are never satisfied, we aim to evolve and that's the secret. Today we had an important victory, we came with more energy than yesterday and each game is a new opportunity for us to grow as a team. We have a lot of work to do and we are taking advantage of this competition to do so," declared the center.
The game
The first quarter started with a lot of action. With good plays from Olivinha and Marquinhos, Flamengo opened up a good lead and maintained it throughout the period. The number 11 finished the quarter with a 9-point lead, and Flamengo ended the quarter winning 25-12.
In the second quarter, Solar Cearense reacted and tried to overcome the deficit, but Flamengo responded well to the Carcará team's attacks, with standout performances from captain Marcelinho and the star of the match, JP Batista.
After the break, number 13, the star of the game, definitively made his mark on the match. Converting all his shot attempts, JP Batista scored eleven points, giving Flamengo a more comfortable lead and allowing them to manage their advantage as they headed towards victory.
In the final period, Henrique Pilar played well and stood out in the battles inside the paint, along with JP Batista. The Cearense team tried to catch up, but it was too late. The referee blew the whistle and Flamengo secured another victory.
Top scorers
JP Batista - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist
Marcelinho - 9 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists
Marquinhos - 9 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists
Olivinha - 8 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists
Pilar - 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources generated by the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.
JP Batista was the game's top scorer with 27 points, and stressed the importance of using the competition to grow as a team.
"We are never satisfied, we aim to evolve and that's the secret. Today we had an important victory, we came with more energy than yesterday and each game is a new opportunity for us to grow as a team. We have a lot of work to do and we are taking advantage of this competition to do so," declared the center.
The game
The first quarter started with a lot of action. With good plays from Olivinha and Marquinhos, Flamengo opened up a good lead and maintained it throughout the period. The number 11 finished the quarter with a 9-point lead, and Flamengo ended the quarter winning 25-12.
In the second quarter, Solar Cearense reacted and tried to overcome the deficit, but Flamengo responded well to the Carcará team's attacks, with standout performances from captain Marcelinho and the star of the match, JP Batista.
After the break, number 13, the star of the game, definitively made his mark on the match. Converting all his shot attempts, JP Batista scored eleven points, giving Flamengo a more comfortable lead and allowing them to manage their advantage as they headed towards victory.
In the final period, Henrique Pilar played well and stood out in the battles inside the paint, along with JP Batista. The Cearense team tried to catch up, but it was too late. The referee blew the whistle and Flamengo secured another victory.
Top scorers
JP Batista - 27 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist
Marcelinho - 9 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists
Marquinhos - 9 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists
Olivinha - 8 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists
Pilar - 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources generated by the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.