Flamengo hosted Franca this Saturday afternoon at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium for another round of Novo Basquete Brasil 9. In a game full of twists and turns, with overtime, the Rubro-Negro fell behind on the scoreboard, turned the score around, suffered a draw - which led to overtime - and ended up defeated with a basket in the last second by 83 to 80.
Despite the negative result, José Neto's team had some good moments on the court. Power forward Olivinha achieved his ninth double-double in this NBB season—and 102nd in the competition's history—with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The star player is the championship's all-time leader in this category.
Marquinhos led the way with 21 points. Also reaching double figures were JP Batista with 13 points and Ronald Ramon, who not only scored 12 points but also had six assists, four rebounds, and five steals.
The team's new addition, American center Hakeem Rollins, had a great debut, totaling 10 points and eight rebounds - not counting the dunk, the alley-oop and the blocked shot that lifted the Nation in the stands.
Now FlaBasquete re-enacts the final of the last two NBB against Bauru, this Tuesday (24), again at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gym, with live broadcast on SporTV channels.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).