In the second game of the best-of-three series of the NBB round of 78, FlaBasquete was dominant from start to finish and beat Botafogo 56-26, on Friday night (16), at Maracanãzinho, guaranteeing a place in the next phase of the competition. With XNUMX points scored, Devon Scott was the highlight of the classic. Now, the Pride of the Nation awaits its opponent in the quarterfinals.

Highlights
Devon Scott – 16 points;
Gabriel Jaú – 13 points;
Olivinha – 12 points;
Didi – 11 points.

1st Bedroom
The classic began with Botafogo taking the lead. But FlaBasquete responded quickly with two points from Gabriel Jaú. The opening minutes were fiercely contested for possession. In a beautiful play, Didi intercepted a ball in midcourt, advanced to the paint, and dunked. Next, the number 7 received an open ball in the dead zone and hit the first three-pointer. With absolute control of the action, the Pride of the Nation capitalized on the black and white team's mistakes and closed the period with a large lead: 23-8.

2st Bedroom
Early in the second quarter, Jaú worked well in the paint and, with a tap-in, scored two more points for Mengão. Big Maique appeared in the paint and added two more. FlaBasquete continued to impose its rhythm and open up an ever-increasing lead. On the court, "The God of Race" Olivinha went for his first three-pointer. Botafogo, meanwhile, continued to make numerous offensive errors and score poorly. With the game in hand, the Mais Querido went into halftime leading 47-21.

3st Bedroom
In the third quarter, Didi threw a three-pointer, and the ball fell again. With the offense performing well, Mengão steadily increased its lead. Meanwhile, Botafogo continued to make numerous mistakes and waste points in an attempt to close the gap. The Rubro-Negro continued to dominate the match, and with two points from Loku Cuello, they closed the quarter at 62-38.

4st Bedroom
In the final quarter, Devon Scott worked the paint well and assisted Olivinha for two more layups. Then it was Gui Deodato's turn to score from the perimeter, adding three more points to Mengão's tally. In the final stretch, the Red-Blacks managed their advantage well, closing out the series at 78-56, eliminating the need for Game 3. The quarterfinals are on!

Next challenge
Qualified for the NBB quarterfinals, Orgulho da Nação awaits the opponent that will emerge from the clash between Fortaleza and São José.

Starting Quintet
Franco Balbi, Loku Cuello, Didi, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.