In an electrifying game, Flamengo loses to Bauru in the NBB
Rubro-Negro fights until the end in a very close match, but fails to achieve victory at Arena da Barra
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
On Tuesday night (January 14.01), Arena da Barra hosted a thrilling game for the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). In the direct confrontation between Flamengo and Bauru, the São Paulo team came out on top, winning 84-77, but the Rubro-Negro fought hard for the victory until the final moments before the final burst of the clock. The team's top scorer was shooting guard Marquinhos, with 18 points.
"Our team has been on a very strong run. Last year was a perfect season, but we can't relax. We know the quality of our team, but we have to be alert for the entire 40 minutes. It was a good, well-played game, and we lost, but we have to focus on the next battle, on Thursday, against Paulistano," said young point guard Gegê.
Tickets for this Thursday's game (15.01) are on sale at Easy Ticket website, at the Espaço Rubro-Negro stores in Norte Shopping, Via Parque and Nova América, as well as at the Arena da Barra ticket office.
The game
The first quarter started evenly, but with three-pointers, Bauru opened a six-point lead, scoring 19-13. Flamengo fought back (17-19), but by the end of the period, the opposing team had increased their lead, closing the period at 25-18. In the second quarter, Bauru grew into the game, while Flamengo faltered defensively. In the final minutes before halftime, Flamengo's attempt to rally was led by Olivinha, who had a strong offensive performance in the paint, scoring 11 points. Even so, the gap on the scoreboard widened for the São Paulo team, and at the end of the game, the scoreboard showed 46-36 for the opponent.
Flamengo came back stronger in the third quarter, and the fans in the Arena were fired up. With Nico's layup three minutes from time, the Mais Querido reduced the deficit to just two points: 53-55. From there, it was Bauru's turn to open and close the period at 65-58, but Flamengo took the lead: 22-19. At the start of the fourth quarter, Flamengo managed to bring the score back to two points, but their opponents were back in front by ten. The final moments of the match were thrilling, as promised in a head-to-head clash at the top of the standings. Flamengo came very close to a comeback, hitting three three-pointers through Marquinhos, Marcelinho, and Herrmann, but the victory went to Bauru.
Partials:
1st quarter: Flamengo 18 x 25 Bauru
2st quarter: Flamengo 18 x 21 Bauru
3st quarter: Flamengo 22 x 19 Bauru
4st quarter: Flamengo 19 x 19 Bauru
"Our team has been on a very strong run. Last year was a perfect season, but we can't relax. We know the quality of our team, but we have to be alert for the entire 40 minutes. It was a good, well-played game, and we lost, but we have to focus on the next battle, on Thursday, against Paulistano," said young point guard Gegê.
Tickets for this Thursday's game (15.01) are on sale at Easy Ticket website, at the Espaço Rubro-Negro stores in Norte Shopping, Via Parque and Nova América, as well as at the Arena da Barra ticket office.
The game
The first quarter started evenly, but with three-pointers, Bauru opened a six-point lead, scoring 19-13. Flamengo fought back (17-19), but by the end of the period, the opposing team had increased their lead, closing the period at 25-18. In the second quarter, Bauru grew into the game, while Flamengo faltered defensively. In the final minutes before halftime, Flamengo's attempt to rally was led by Olivinha, who had a strong offensive performance in the paint, scoring 11 points. Even so, the gap on the scoreboard widened for the São Paulo team, and at the end of the game, the scoreboard showed 46-36 for the opponent.
Flamengo came back stronger in the third quarter, and the fans in the Arena were fired up. With Nico's layup three minutes from time, the Mais Querido reduced the deficit to just two points: 53-55. From there, it was Bauru's turn to open and close the period at 65-58, but Flamengo took the lead: 22-19. At the start of the fourth quarter, Flamengo managed to bring the score back to two points, but their opponents were back in front by ten. The final moments of the match were thrilling, as promised in a head-to-head clash at the top of the standings. Flamengo came very close to a comeback, hitting three three-pointers through Marquinhos, Marcelinho, and Herrmann, but the victory went to Bauru.
Partials:
1st quarter: Flamengo 18 x 25 Bauru
2st quarter: Flamengo 18 x 21 Bauru
3st quarter: Flamengo 22 x 19 Bauru
4st quarter: Flamengo 19 x 19 Bauru