Flamengo fans who follow basketball aren't interested in Easter eggs. Flamengo fans have already chosen the gift they want from Marcelinho and company on Sunday: first place in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) standings. Flamengo comfortably defeated Minas Gerais 91-71 this Friday and now needs to overcome rival Brasília in a head-to-head match to advance to the playoffs as the first-round leader.

Long-range shooting efficiency has been one of Flamengo's key strengths in the competition, and this afternoon's match was no exception. It was precisely in this regard that coach Paulo Chupeta's team won the game. With excellent three-point shooting and Marcelinho, once again inspired by scoring 24 points, the red-and-black team left no room for misfortune and sealed the victory in the first half.

The match started evenly, but gradually, Flamengo began to assert their technical superiority. With eight points from Marcelinho and seven from Teichmann, Flamengo closed the first quarter with a 22-14 lead. In the second quarter, the pace remained high, and the Gávea team's strong defense allowed them to extend their lead to 47-26. Duda, with eight points, three rebounds, and three assists, was the man of the second quarter.

After returning from the locker room, Marcelinho's brother continued to have a good hand, and Jefferson also entered the game well. Once again, he was on the three-pointers. Alírio, Helio, and Fred were also shooting well, and the team maintained the lead at 73-58. By the end of the third quarter, Flamengo had converted 13 of 22 three-point attempts. Minas Gerais shot 11 and missed all of them.

Nothing changed in the final quarter. Flamengo continued to hit long-range shots, and Minas continued to miss. The fans at HSBC Arena were thrilled with the final score: 91-71. Marcelinho, with 24 points, led the way. Duda, with 15, and Teichmann, with 13, also stood out.

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Illustrious Presences - Gymnastics coach Georgette Vidor, godmother of winger Duda, Flamengo's gymnastics team, and amateur swimmers attended the Arena to cheer on the players. During halftime, the fans were presented with Easter eggs by the Flamengo team.