Flamengo secured its second victory in the 2018 LNB. Facing Minas at the Hélio Maurício gymnasium, the Crias da Gávea team won 68-59 and remains in contention for first place in the tournament's first phase. Camargo, with 16 points, was the game's top scorer. Matheusinho (14 points and 6 rebounds), Ruan (13 points and 9 rebounds), and Sorriso (9 points and 14 rebounds) also stood out.

João Matheus Camargo, the game's top scorer for the second time in a row, spoke about the determining factor in the red-black victory. 

"Our defense after halftime was crucial to the victory. We were able to distribute the points well among our attacking players. When we have this offensive strength, it's difficult to score. The championship is long, and we're focused on achieving the highest number of victories with the same determination as today," said the point guard.

The Most Beloved returns to the court this Thursday, against Palmeiras, at 18:30 pm, looking for another positive result in the championship.

The Flamengo Regatas basketball teams receive funding from their sponsors – Thinkseg, TIM, 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), as well as support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) through the decentralization of funds from the Pelé Law. The Flamengo Guardian Angel Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the club.