One of the most anticipated clashes by Brazilian basketball fans is about to happen. Flamengo and Franca face each other this Thursday (15), at 21:15 pm, at Arena Carioca 1. Rubro-Negro comes from two victories on tour in the South, against Joinville and Caxias, and seeks to beat the São Paulo team to continue fighting for first place in the table. The game marks the first confrontation between Anderson Varejão and Leandrinho in the NBB Caixa.
In their last game, against Caxias do Sul, Flamengo emerged victorious with a score of 98-75. Arthur Pecos was the game's top scorer with 20 points.
Forward Marquinhos spoke exclusively to the Official Website about FlaBasquete's week, which will feature crucial matches against Franca and Bauru.
"This week we have two very important games against Franca and Bauru, and of course, as always when we step onto the court, we're going to play to win. We're aiming for our goal of returning to the top of the table, but the most important thing is to arrive well-prepared for the playoffs, with the team in sync and everyone in good game rhythm. They will be two extremely difficult matches, but our team is preparing every day to seek victories," said the number 11.
In their last game, against Caxias do Sul, Flamengo emerged victorious with a score of 98-75. Arthur Pecos was the game's top scorer with 20 points.
Forward Marquinhos spoke exclusively to the Official Website about FlaBasquete's week, which will feature crucial matches against Franca and Bauru.
"This week we have two very important games against Franca and Bauru, and of course, as always when we step onto the court, we're going to play to win. We're aiming for our goal of returning to the top of the table, but the most important thing is to arrive well-prepared for the playoffs, with the team in sync and everyone in good game rhythm. They will be two extremely difficult matches, but our team is preparing every day to seek victories," said the number 11.
Flamengo
Shipowners: Arthur Pecos and David Cubillan
Shooting guards: Ronald Ramon and Wesley Mogi
Wings: Marcelinho and Marquinhos
Power forwards: Olivinha, MJ Rhett and Pilar
Pivots: JP Batista, João Vitor and Anderson Varejão
Retrospect
Flamengo and Franca have faced each other 26 times in the NBB (Brazilian Basketball League). Flamengo has won 16 of those matches.
The last match, held in the first round of NBB 10 at Pedrocão, ended with a positive result for the Franca team by a score of 100x82.
With 22 points and eight rebounds, JP Batista was the standout player for Flamengo. Arthur Pecos (14 points), Pilar (11 points), and Marquinhos also had good scoring performances for the team.
The match was marked by the teams' performance inside the paint, totaling 67 rebounds (33 for Flamengo and 34 for Franca).
The last match, held in the first round of NBB 10 at Pedrocão, ended with a positive result for the Franca team by a score of 100x82.
With 22 points and eight rebounds, JP Batista was the standout player for Flamengo. Arthur Pecos (14 points), Pilar (11 points), and Marquinhos also had good scoring performances for the team.
The match was marked by the teams' performance inside the paint, totaling 67 rebounds (33 for Flamengo and 34 for Franca).
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The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, 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 from the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved Club..