In their home debut for the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) 2025/26, Flamengo achieved their second consecutive victory by defeating Unifacisa 80-70 on Tuesday night (21), at Maracanãzinho. With another good performance wearing the Regata Sagrada, Alexey was the highlight of the match with 19 points converted. 

Now, the Pride of the Nation turns its attention to the clash against Fortaleza next Thursday (23), at 19 pm, again at Maracanãzinho, for the third round of the competition. Tickets are already on sale at ingressos.flamengo.com.br.

Highlights

Alexey – 19 points;
Markeith Cummings – 14 points;
Gui Deodato – 13 points;
Wesley Castro – 13 points. 

The game

1st Bedroom

The Pride of the Nation started the match by immediately demonstrating its potential with a three-pointer from Gui Deodato. The red-and-black team's early game was marked by intensity, eventually opening up a six-point lead. However, as the quarter progressed, the Unifacisa team evened things out and stayed close to Mengão. Alexey, with his fourth assist, found Cummings open to hit a three-pointer. In the final minutes, both teams committed a few offensive errors and went scoreless for a while. FlaBasquete maintained its lead and closed the quarter at 19-16. 

2st Bedroom

For the first time, Unifacisa took the lead in the opening seconds of the quarter. The red-and-black team, in turn, showed a quick reaction and, with two three-pointers from Kayo Gonçalves, regained the lead. Center Wesley made a great play in the paint and dunked, adding two more points for the Red-and-Black team. The match remained evenly matched. Unifacisa didn't let Flamengo get away. Despite Orgulho da Nação's low scoring in the quarter, the red-and-black team's defense worked well and secured a small lead. With that, FlaBasquete went into halftime leading by just two points: 35-33. 

3st Bedroom

In the third quarter, Unifacisa tied the score. FlaBasquete quickly reacted with two three-pointers: one from Alexey and another from Cummings. The game remained the same as the first half, with Orgulho da Nação leading but unable to open up a big lead. In a beautiful play, Negrete accelerated into the paint and scored two points on a layup. Confident in the game, Wesley received the ball at the three-point line and converted the shot for Mengão. In the last second, Alexey shot from halfcourt and scored another three points for Orgulho da Nação, who closed the period with a 58-50 lead. 

4st Bedroom

In the final quarter, Flamengo extended their lead to 10 points thanks to a fine play by Gui Deodato, who scored on a layup. Mengão's number 1 also converted a three-pointer just as Unifacisa was closing in on the scoreboard. On the court, Dee Bost hit a near-fallen shot and was even fouled. In the decisive moment, he always shows up! Gui Deodato nailed another three-pointer from the dead zone, helping the red-and-black team increase their lead. Alexey also had an excellent performance, setting up plays well, driving into the paint, and converting important three-pointers. With two seconds remaining, Cumming connected from the dead zone, and the Pride of the Nation closed out the duel with an 80-70 victory, securing their second NBB victory. 

Starting Quintet 

Alexey, Gui Deodato, Shaq Johnson, Markeith Cummings and Wesley Castro.
Coach: Sergio Hernandez.