In an electrifying match, Flamengo beats Mogi 88-85 and secures the best campaign

In an electrifying match, Flamengo beats Mogi 88-85 and secures a better campaign

Pride of the Nation is qualified for the quarterfinals of NBB 8

By - in 25/03/2016 às 12:36

In a closely contested game on Friday morning (25), Flamengo went to Mogi das Cruzes and beat the home team 88x85 in an electrifying match. Marquinhos, with 19 points, was the Rubro-Negro's top scorer in the match. Rafa Luz with 10 assists and Rafael Mineiro with seven rebounds also stood out in the statistics.

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Flamengo started the game at full speed and took advantage of their opponent's inattention to open up a lead. With a strong start from Marquinhos, who scored eight of the first ten points for the Red-Blacks, the Pride of the Nation took a 10-0 lead and dictated the pace from there. Despite a strong start from Mogi, who, supported by the home crowd, put pressure on Mengão, José Neto's men finished the first quarter with a 19-12 lead.

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The match remained fiercely contested, with Mogi looking to reduce Flamengo's lead. With tighter marking, the Rubro-Negros players couldn't find much space. However, on the few opportunities that arose, they were precise, as Rafael Mineiro and Marcelinho scored three. In the final minutes, Flamengo's defense weakened, and Mogi closed the gap. In high spirits, they took the lead in the final two minutes, but Mengão regained the advantage and closed the first half with a three-point lead: 38-35.

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Mogi and Flamengo played a strong third quarter. In thrilling minutes, both teams found scoring opportunities, committed few offensive errors, and alternated the lead. The result could not have been any different: the Pride of the Nation had a narrow advantage at the end of the quarter: 63-62.

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The final quarter followed the same tone as the second half: a fiercely contested match. Point for point, basket for basket, Mogi and Flamengo were tied in the final two minutes of the game. With both teams nervous, mistakes increased, and the finale was electrifying.

With 27 seconds remaining, the match was tied: 85-85. But Robinson scored a three-pointer with five seconds remaining, giving Flamengo the lead. Full-time: 88-85.

The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsors – SKY and Estácio – in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).