Flamengo was defeated by Corinthians 90-73 on Tuesday night (13), at Tijuca Tênis Clube, and saw the São Paulo team tie the best-of-five series of the NBB quarterfinals at 1-1. Now, Rubro-Negro is preparing for the third game of the series, Thursday (15), at 18:30 pm, at the same stage. With the result, the series will extend at least until the fourth game, on Sunday (18), in São Paulo. If the tie persists, the fifth and decisive game returns to Rio de Janeiro.

The match started evenly, with Flamengo showcasing its attacking potential. Corinthians surged in the second quarter and opened up a lead. After the break, the "Mais Querido" (the most beloved team) had its worst quarter, struggling on both sides of the court. In the final period, the team found more options, but it was too late. A victory for the São Paulo team.

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The game

 1st Bedroom

Flamengo started the match executing well on offense. Alexey delivered a beautiful pass to Siewert for a two-point lead, and the team built momentum with three-pointers converted by Kayo and Gui Deodato. Corinthians, however, also had good efficiency, and the teams began trading leads throughout the period. Gui still hit one more shot from the perimeter, but in the final minutes, the visitors held a slight advantage: 26-22 for Corinthians in the first half.

2st Bedroom

In the second period, Corinthians came back stronger and managed to open up a lead in the opening minutes. Flamengo continued to fight and even exchanged baskets with their opponent, but the São Paulo team's strong start to the period was decisive in the halftime score: 48-38 for Corinthians.

3st Bedroom

Flamengo returned for the third set with the entry of Ruan, who played his first minutes in the series after recovering from muscle discomfort felt the day before game 1. However, the period was difficult for the red-black team on both sides of the court - the team went into the final 10 minutes at a greater disadvantage: 72 to 52 for Corinthians.

4st Bedroom

In the final period, Flamengo improved and sought to rally. The team fought until the final seconds, but the lead Corinthians had built in the previous periods prevailed. The final score: 90-73 for the São Paulo team, tying the quarterfinals at 1-1.

Next appointment

Now, the Pride of the Nation returns to the court on Thursday (15), at 18:30 pm, for the third game of the NBB quarterfinals, at Tijuca Tênis Clube. Secure your ticket! 

Starting Quintet

Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Lucas Siewert. 

Coach: Sergio Hernandez.