Flamengo plays at home in search of rehabilitation in the NBB
After the loss, the team faces São José at the HSBC Arena. Donations will be collected for rain victims.
By press office - in
Flamengo's loss to Uberlândia last Tuesday (January 18.01) is a thing of the past. Still leading the NBB (New Basketball Brazil) with six wins in eight games, the red-and-black team is now only thinking about recovery at home. This Friday (January 21.01), the team returns to the court against São José at 20 p.m. at the HSBC Arena. On Sunday, another challenge: Flamengo will face Limeira, the current São Paulo champion, at 11 a.m., also at the Rio arena.
During the São Sebastião holiday, this Thursday (20.01), the team trained hard in the morning in Gávea.
"Now, we have to change our mentality. We can't give our opponents an advantage. We're playing the next two games at home, and they'll be crucial matches," said Argentine coach Gonzalo Garcia, who suffered his first defeat since taking over the team at the beginning of the year (five games).
Center Bábby agrees that Flamengo must take advantage of its home advantage.
"We'll take the court with a different attitude, as we have an obligation to win at home. The team is experienced and is aware that it didn't play well against Uberlândia. Now it's time to focus on the next opponents and on recovery," said the player.
This Friday's opponent, São José, is seventh in the overall standings, with six wins in 10 games.
"São José has a strong inside game, with center Murilo, and also good three-point shooters," assessed assistant coach João Batista.
Solidarity off the court
Flamengo continues to do its part to help victims of the rain in Rio de Janeiro's mountainous region. There will be a donation collection point at the entrance to the HSBC Arena, the venue for this Friday's match against São José. Fans can contribute by bringing water, non-perishable food, cleaning and personal hygiene products, etc.
"I'm happy with this initiative because we need to think about others too. Every day, we have to thank God for everything we have and help those in need," said center Bábby, who is involved in social projects.
During the São Sebastião holiday, this Thursday (20.01), the team trained hard in the morning in Gávea.
"Now, we have to change our mentality. We can't give our opponents an advantage. We're playing the next two games at home, and they'll be crucial matches," said Argentine coach Gonzalo Garcia, who suffered his first defeat since taking over the team at the beginning of the year (five games).
Center Bábby agrees that Flamengo must take advantage of its home advantage.
"We'll take the court with a different attitude, as we have an obligation to win at home. The team is experienced and is aware that it didn't play well against Uberlândia. Now it's time to focus on the next opponents and on recovery," said the player.
This Friday's opponent, São José, is seventh in the overall standings, with six wins in 10 games.
"São José has a strong inside game, with center Murilo, and also good three-point shooters," assessed assistant coach João Batista.
Solidarity off the court
Flamengo continues to do its part to help victims of the rain in Rio de Janeiro's mountainous region. There will be a donation collection point at the entrance to the HSBC Arena, the venue for this Friday's match against São José. Fans can contribute by bringing water, non-perishable food, cleaning and personal hygiene products, etc.
"I'm happy with this initiative because we need to think about others too. Every day, we have to thank God for everything we have and help those in need," said center Bábby, who is involved in social projects.