Flamengo closes the basketball year in Tijuca
The red-and-black team faces Paulistano at 11 a.m., the last game of 2010. American Teague makes his debut
By From the official website team - in
Flamengo's grueling marathon of games this holiday season will finally come to an end. The red-and-blacks face Paulistano at Tijuca Tênis Clube this Sunday (December 19.12) in the final round of the New Basketball Brazil tournament before the Christmas and New Year's break. It's their chance to put a difficult year behind them with a victory. After winning their sixth Rio de Janeiro title, Paulo Chupeta's team is seeking another triumph in the NBB.
American David Teague is hoping to shine in this final game, which will be just his debut for him. The winger will be playing his first match for Flamengo and can't wait to showcase his talent and help the team secure victory.
"I'm really looking forward to playing. I've been here for about a month, I've been very well received, and now, finally, the time has come to be able to help. I've been waiting for this moment, and now I know I have to deliver. I'm a very collective player, and I really want to help the group achieve victories and titles while I'm here," he said.
Point guard Hélio, who has been at Gávea since 2007, emphasizes that the group is highly motivated for this match and next year as well. The number 5 believes it's important to leave the Tijuca court with another positive result.
"We're very tired. That's no excuse, of course, and we'll go out there and give it our all. It's the last game of the year, and finishing with a win would be really cool, especially since it's at home. After that, it's time to rest, recharge our batteries, and start thinking about 2011," he added.
Tickets cost R$10. Fans wearing Flamengo shirts pay just R$5. With four wins in five games, Flamengo has an 80% record and sits fourth in the NBB standings.
American David Teague is hoping to shine in this final game, which will be just his debut for him. The winger will be playing his first match for Flamengo and can't wait to showcase his talent and help the team secure victory.
"I'm really looking forward to playing. I've been here for about a month, I've been very well received, and now, finally, the time has come to be able to help. I've been waiting for this moment, and now I know I have to deliver. I'm a very collective player, and I really want to help the group achieve victories and titles while I'm here," he said.
Point guard Hélio, who has been at Gávea since 2007, emphasizes that the group is highly motivated for this match and next year as well. The number 5 believes it's important to leave the Tijuca court with another positive result.
"We're very tired. That's no excuse, of course, and we'll go out there and give it our all. It's the last game of the year, and finishing with a win would be really cool, especially since it's at home. After that, it's time to rest, recharge our batteries, and start thinking about 2011," he added.
Tickets cost R$10. Fans wearing Flamengo shirts pay just R$5. With four wins in five games, Flamengo has an 80% record and sits fourth in the NBB standings.