Flamengo, the sole leader of NBB 4 with nine wins in 10 games (90% success rate), will face another difficult challenge this Saturday (January 07.01th). Flamengo faces current runner-up Uberlândia (nine wins in 11 games and an 81,82% success rate) at 17 p.m. at the Tijuca Tennis Club Gymnasium. Sportv will broadcast live.

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Flamengo took sole leadership in the final round, on January 05.01th, after a convincing victory over Franca and Pinheiros' loss to Liga Sorocabana. Uberlândia, which also won, is a direct rival to the Rubro-Negro in the battle for the top of the table.

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"We don't have much time to celebrate. Uberlândia is a very strong team and we need to be focused on the match," said point guard Hélio right after the game against Franca.

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Coach Gonzalo Garcia issued the same warning:

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"This lead is only relative. The tournament is very balanced, with very strong teams with a chance of being champions. I believe the decision will be made in the last five rounds. The game against Uberlândia will be another very tough one, and we need to secure a home win, which will make a big difference in the end," explained the coach.