Flamengo loses to Orlando Magic at Amway Center
The red-black team fought from start to finish, but ended up defeated in the United States
By Mariana Sa - inIt was a special night. This Friday (5), Flamengo returned to the Amway Center to play in another NBA preseason match. Against the Orlando Magic, the Mais Querido tried hard to overcome the different rules and players of North American basketball, but ended up defeated by 119 to 82.
The atmosphere outside the Amway Center was positive. Families, friends, and many people proudly wore the Sacred Mantle. In fact, pride is a great word to describe the Red-Blacks' night. Pride of the nation, of Brazil, and of everyone who understands the enormity of being in the NBA for the third time. It's huge. It's Flamengo. The unfavorable result doesn't diminish the importance of seeing the Most Beloved where they are.
The first half wasn't easy. Under pressure from the start, Flamengo had good opportunities to score but ended up struggling under the opposing defense. Orlando capitalized on its knowledge of the court to grow the game, closing the first quarter with a 31-16 lead. The pace didn't change in the second period, which was even more intense. Gustavo De Conti, speaking constantly, urged attention and speed. Mengo fought hard from start to finish but ended up 67-43 down at halftime.
In the third quarter, Flamengo placed the ball well and made more field goal attempts. However, Magic also managed a good number of field goals, extending their previous lead. With extensive rotation, Flamengo played a better game and closed the period with a 93-63 lead. The match continued at the same pace until the end. With good collective play, Flamengo lost 119-82.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources from the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.