FlaBasquete will have another important challenge at Arena Carioca 1 for Novo Basquete Brasil. Hosting Pinheiros, at 18 pm, on Sunday (7), Mais Querido seeks the second consecutive victory at home, in addition to maintaining the 100% success rate in Rio de Janeiro. The confrontation also marks a direct duel for the top of the table.

With six wins and two losses in eight matches, Flamengo is in third place in the competition and is closely competing for the lead. In the last round, Flamengo defeated Vasco 89-81 at home with a stellar performance from Marcelinho Machado.

Little Olive

The power forward will reach a significant milestone this Sunday. He will have played 200 games wearing the Sacred Mantle, in NBB matches. A four-time national, continental, and world champion, the player is a current fan favorite and one of Neto's key weapons in overcoming Pinheiros. Before the match, Olivinha will be honored.

"I'm very happy and feel privileged to reach this milestone, especially for Flamengo, a club where I have a long history, with many achievements. I feel at home here. These were wonderful years, where we won everything."

Shipowners: Arthur Pecos and David Cubillan

Shooting guards: Ronald Ramon and Humberto

Wings: Marcelinho, Marquinhos and Danilo

Power forwards: Olivinha and Pilar

Pivots: JP Batista, MJ Rhett and João Vitor

Flamengo's longtime rival, Pinheiros, has played twelve matches in the NBB10, recording nine wins and three losses. In the last round, the São Paulo team was defeated by Franca, losing 90-77 at home. Despite this result, the Mais Querido's opponent remains in second place in the league.

Flamengo and Pinheiros have met 25 times in the New Basketball Brazil tournament. With 14 wins and 11 losses, Pinheiros fared better against their São Paulo rivals. However, in the last meeting between the teams in the NBB, Pinheiros lost in Game 5 of the quarterfinals and was eliminated from the competition in the 2016-17 season.

Tickets are now on sale on the website guicheweb.com.br/flamengo and cost R$20 (full price) and R$10 (half price). On the day of the match, tickets will be sold at the venue for Nação Rubro-Negra, and parking is free for everyone.

The match will not be broadcast on any network. You can follow all the action on Flamengo's official social media channels.

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