In a direct confrontation, Flamengo and Paulistano measure forces in the NBB11
The match is very important in the fight for the top spots in the competition.
By Mariana Sa - inRunner-up and third-placed team face off. This Friday (16), at 21:10 pm, Flamengo and Paulistano face each other at the Antonio Prado Jr. Gymnasium in a great clash between candidates for the Novo Basquete Brasil 11 title. The clash also marks the reunion of Gustavo De Conti, Deryk Ramos, Jhonatan Luz and David Nesbitt with their former team.
Before this match in São Paulo, Flamengo traveled to São José dos Campos and defeated the home team. Jhonatan scored 18 points, and the team from Gávea won 64-57.
the opponent
Paulistano has played seven matches so far, winning five and losing two. At home, they've won two and lost one. The team is coming off a 82-71 win in the derby against Pinheiros.
In retrospect, Flamengo has a clear advantage. In 24 matches, Flamengo has 19 positive results and five losses.
Hey, Deryk!
"Flamengo has had a unique and different mentality since the beginning of the season. We'll win any game we play, regardless of how the match ends up. We're always taking it game by game and going all out for the win," said point guard Deryk Ramos.
Red-black cast
These are the players named by coach Gustavo De Conti for the match against Paulistano.
Shipowners: Franco Balbi, Davi Rossetto and Matheusinho
Shooting guards: Deryk Ramos and Kevin Crescenzi
Wings: Jhonatan Luz and Marquinhos
Power forwards: Olivinha and David Nesbitt
Centers: Anderson Varejao, João Vitor and Rafael Mineiro
Transmission
The match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports.
Game dates and times
16/11, Friday: Paulistano x Flamengo, at 21:10 pm
20/11, Tuesday: Flamengo x Instituto de Córdoba, at 17:15 pm
21/11, Wednesday: Minas Tênis Clube x Flamengo, at 19:15 pm
22/11, Thursday: Bauru x Flamengo, at 20:30 pm
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The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, 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.