In a game of different quarters, FlaBasquete opens up an advantage, suffers a draw but wins in overtime
The next match in the series will be on Sunday (1), at 11 am, in São Paulo
By Communication - Flamengo - inIn a contagious atmosphere at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium, with the support of the Nation – who followed the football victory in the CONMEBOL Libertadores on a big screen on the court and didn't stop making noise during the 40 minutes the ball was in play –, FlaBasquete opened the best-of-five series of the quarterfinals of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) with a hard-fought victory.
In the match against Paulistano, the team led by Gustavo De Conti took to the court with determination and enthusiasm, opening a lead of over 20 points, but suffered a strong comeback from Paulistano, which took the match to the fifth period. In overtime, the Rubro-Negro played with great determination and defensive determination and managed to regain the lead, winning 74-68.
Highlights
Yago, the Little Monster, led the way with 29 points and added seven assists. JP Batista achieved a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
The game
Flamengo started the match by taking the initiative on offense, opening an 11-3 lead in the first quarter. The lead grew even further by the end of the period, which ended with the scoreboard at a large 31-13, with 10 points from JP Batista and nine from Yago. In the second quarter, with a dunk by Dar Tucker and Faverani at the free throw line, the lead reached 21 points (34-13). The second quarter was quite different from the first, with both teams shooting poorly, nearly tied (11-12). Building on the lead in the opening minutes, Flamengo went into halftime leading 42-25.
Paulistano began the third quarter winning the quarter, seemingly trying to rally. In a period that began with low scoring from Mais Querido, the nation cheered loudly, and the team responded on the court, with three-pointers from Olivinha and Yago. But the opponent was better in the fourth, winning the quarter 22-12. Rubro-Negro went into the final 10 minutes with a seven-point lead (54-47), but Paulistano's comeback continued to set the tone. The opponent didn't let go, and the quarter was even. At a critical moment, with three minutes remaining, Yago made the basket, drew a foul, and converted the bonus free throw, tying the quarter (7-7), but Paulistano again surged. With just over a minute remaining, only two points separated the teams (61-59). At the free throw line, Fuzaro converted both shots with 13 seconds remaining and tied the game (61-61). Yago tried a shot as the siren sounded, but the ball hit the rim and the game went into overtime.
The extra five minutes were a real test of the heart at Tijuca Tênis Clube until the victory. In a point-to-point battle, Yago was crucial at the free throw line, making six of six shots.
Next appointment
The next match in the series against Paulistano, in the NBB quarterfinals, will be on Sunday (1), at 11 am, away from home. FlaTV+ will broadcast live, with images. The signal will be open until 31/05 – click here and enjoy!
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, MOSS, TIM, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Committee of Clubs (CBC).