FlaBasquete faced Minas on Wednesday night (19) in Belo Horizonte and was defeated 94 to 70. Now, the NBB takes a break for the All-Star Game, which features Jhonatan Luz, Gui Deodato, Alexey and Jordan Williams.

Highlights

Jordan Williams - 21 points;

Shaq Johnson - 18 points;

Alexey - 10 points and 10 assists.

1st Bedroom

FlaBasquete opened the scoring early with a three-pointer from Shaq Johnson and maintained the intense pace for a good while, scoring soon after with Alexey and another three-pointer, this time from Jordan Williams. The opposing team only scored after these eight points from Orgulho da Nação. Halfway through the quarter, Minas closed the gap and managed to turn the game around. It didn't take long for the red-and-blacks to rally; with three minutes remaining, Jordan and Alexey scored to make the score 19-23, but at the end of the quarter, the opposing team scored and closed the quarter 27-23.

2st Bedroom

Unlike the first quarter, Minas Gerais started scoring shots, increasing their lead. The game remained more evenly matched until the fourth minute, when the opposing team, with its defense in place, began scoring points to further distance itself. FlaBasquete tried to close the gap with the Americans' Shaq and Jordan, but it wasn't enough to stop the opposing team's attacks. With two minutes remaining, the home team held a ten-point lead. The second quarter ended 47-38.

3st Bedroom

The third quarter started off slower, with few points for either side. Until midway through the quarter, the game remained at the same ten-point difference. FlaBasquete couldn't close the gap, maintaining the opposing team's advantage. After a great three-pointer from Gui Deodato, Minas returned fire, and the quarter ended 69-59.

4st Bedroom

FlaBasquete came under pressure early in the fourth quarter. Unable to muster much of a comeback, the opposing team managed to stop Orgulho da Nação, who, midway through the quarter, fell behind by 20 points. The game ended with a 94-70 victory for Minas.

Next challenge

After the All-Star Game on March 21st and 22nd, FlaBasquete faces Vasco next Thursday (27), at 20 pm, at Maracanãzinho, in another match valid for the NBB.

Starting Quintet

Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Jordan Williams, Kayo Gonçalves and Ruan Miranda.

Coach: Sergio Hernandez