In the eighth round of the NBB, Flamengo was defeated by São Paulo by 80 to 68 on Tuesday night (08), at the Morumbi gym. With the result, Rubro-Negro lost its unbeaten record in the competition.

The game
The first quarter started evenly, with Rafael Mineiro hitting a three-pointer in the opening minutes. With a very solid defense, the Rubro-Negro made it difficult for São Paulo to keep possession. Olivinha showed his calibrated hand and hit a three-pointer for Mengão. Hettsheimeir, who came on late in the quarter, showed his calling card and also converted a three-pointer. In the final minutes, the São Paulo team fought back and shortened Flamengo's lead, finishing ahead 15-13.

At the start of the second quarter, São Paulo came back stronger and managed to take the lead. The red-and-black team tried to set up plays, but encountered a strong block from the São Paulo team, which was playing a tight defense. In a quarter where almost nothing went right for Flamengo, the Tricolor Paulista finished ahead 34-27.

In the third period, Rafa Mineiro scored the first points for the red-and-blacks with a three-pointer. With Yago on the court, the Mais Querido narrowed the lead again with a good drive and a three-pointer from the red-and-black "Monstrinho." With aggressive defense and a quick exit to the attacking court, the Mais Querido reduced the deficit to just three points and made the game thrilling: 49-46.

In the final period, Flamengo made some missteps in the opening minutes, allowing São Paulo to regain the lead. The home team was spot-on with three-pointers and managed to extend their lead. Chuzito González had some freedom and hit a few three-pointers for the Flamengo team. The team from Gávea fought until the end, but could not overcome the team from Morumbi, which closed the game 80-68.

And now?
Rubro-Negro returns to the court on Thursday (10) for the duel against Paulistano, at 20 pm, at the Professor Hugo Ramos gym.

Starting Quintet
Franco Balbi, Jhonatan Luz, Marquinhos, Olivinha and Rafael Mineiro.