FlaBasquete will take two victories in its suitcase from the Northeast of Brazil to Argentina. In the two matches played in Ceará and Paraíba, for the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Pride of the Nation came out victorious, against Fortaleza and UNIFACISA. On Thursday night (2), the score was 80 to 78 for the Most Beloved.

The highlights of the team led by Gustavo De Conti were Ricardo Fischer and Hettsheimeir, who each scored over 20 points.

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Highlights

Points – Fischer (25), Hettsheimeir (21), Jaú (10)

Rebounds – Olivinha (8), Fischer (8), Jaú (7)

Assists – Vildoza (4), Cuello (3), Fischer (3)

The game

Flamengo was very effective offensively in the first period, surpassing 30 points in this quarter alone, which ended with a 22-32 score. Fischer and Hettsheimeir, with 12 and 11 points each, respectively, were the standout scorers. In the second period, the match became much more even, and the home team ended up winning the quarter 18-17.

After halftime, UNIFACISA continued its comeback, while Mais Querido saw its offensive efficiency drop and lost the lead it had built in the first quarter. With its opponent ahead in the third quarter (21-12), the teams went into the final period tied at 61-61. In the final quarter, Flamengo managed to lock in its defense, increased its shooting efficiency, and opened up a 10-point lead again with four minutes remaining.

The final minutes were more exciting, with many pauses on the clock, a small gap on the scoreboard and two wasted free throws for each side in the final seconds, but Rubro-Negro held on to their fifth consecutive victory in the championship.

Starting Quintet

Ricardo Fischer, Lucas Martinez, Loku Cuello, Gabriel Jaú and Hettsheimeir

Coach: Gustavo De Conti

Next appointment

Now, the Pride of the Nation is taking a break from NBB competition for the upcoming Champions League matches in Argentina. The team will face Instituto Córdoba, which is hosting this competition window, and Peñarol on February 6th and 7th at 20 pm.