In preparation for the first phase of the South American League, from October 23rd to 25th, Flamengo is in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to play three friendly matches. In the first of these, on Monday night (October 08.10th), the Rubro-negro was defeated by Boca Juniors, in the opponent's gymnasium. In a very balanced match, the Argentinians won 76-68. On Tuesday (October 09.10th), the team from Gávea returns to the court against Lanus, at 21 pm (Brasilia time). On Wednesday (October 10.10th), Fla plays Velez, at 20:30 pm (Brasilia time).
 
The game served as a test for coach José Neto. Besides using various formations, the coach also put into practice some plays he has been training for the season. The quarter scores were: 16 x 18; 29 x 32; 46 x 49; 68 x 76, respectively. Marquinhos was Flamengo's top scorer with 17 points. Marcelinho scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
 
The debut in the first phase of the South American League will be against Hebraica (URU), on 23.10/24.10. Afterwards, Fla faces Deportes Castro (CHI), on 25.10/XNUMX, and Peñarol (ARG), on XNUMX/XNUMX.
 
Flamengo: Marcelinho (12), Kojo (4), Benite (2), Marquinhos (17), Shilton (7), Feliz (7), Olivinha (7), Duda (9) and Gegê (3).