At home, Flamengo wins 102 to 70
With a great performance by JP Batista, Flamengo defeats Rio Claro with authority
By Communication - Official Club Website - inIn a packed Hélio Maurício Gymnasium, Flamengo repaid the support of its red-and-black fans, defeating Rio Claro 102-70. In Friday's match (November 13.11), the team enjoyed a stellar performance from JP Batista, who scored 26 points, five rebounds, and two assists. He was closely watched by Brazilian national team coach Rubén Magnano. "The national team is a dream for me. If I get called up, it will be an honor. If not, we'll root for whoever is there. Next year is the Olympics, a unique opportunity to play here," said JP.
It wasn't just the center who stood out in the 32-point victory. With an increasingly better collective game, Mais Querido had five players score ten or more points: Marquinhos (17), Jerome Meyinsse (13), Rafael Mineiro (13) and Jason Robinson (10). Marcelinho Machado scored 12 points in his return this season after undergoing arthroscopy.
"I was happy with the team's performance. Given the current state of the season, there's a lot of room for improvement, but regardless of that, the commitment and teamwork... We can see that the team is focused on winning," analyzed the Flamengo idol.
The game
The victory began to solidify in the second quarter. After a close start, the team demonstrated decisive counterattacks and solid defense, winning the quarter 27-10, with a 16-point lead (54-38). After an equally even third quarter, the team took off in the final half, closing with a 102-70 lead.
The team had 26 assists compared to their opponent's 15. It was Flamengo's second consecutive victory, and they remain undefeated in the duel against Rio Claro. Next Wednesday (11/18), Flamengo faces Liga Sorocabana, at 20 pm, again in Gávea.
"What keeps us motivated, even though we know we need to improve a lot, is seeing the team trying to do the things we've been training for. For example, trying to be more consistent, recover from a low performance we had in the first quarter, impose ourselves in the game... At the start of the season, these are important things for us to see gradual improvement," said coach José Neto.
Certifications
1st quarter: Flamengo 27 x 28 Rio Claro
2st quarter: Flamengo 27 x 10 Rio Claro
3st quarter: Flamengo 18 x 19 Rio Claro
4st quarter: Flamengo 30 x 13 Rio Claro
Total score: Flamengo 102 x 70 Rio Claro
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