Flamengo hosts Corinthians in Game 2 of the playoffs
Rubro-negro took the lead in the series with an away victory
By Mariana Sa - inAfter winning the first game of the series, Flamengo will face Corinthians again this Wednesday (17), at 20 pm, at Tijuca Tênis Clube. With the advantage of having won away from home, Mais Querido will look for victory to secure qualification for the semifinals of Novo Basquete Brasil 11.
Flamengo x Corinthians
Flamengo and Corinthians have faced each other only three times in the history of Novo Basketball Brazil. The clashes took place this season, and the Most Beloved won all three duels.
In the first round, at Arena Carioca 1, the red-black team triumphed by a score of 72x64 with a great performance by Marquinhos, who scored 16 points.
In the following match, held at the Wlamir Marques gymnasium in São Paulo, victory FlaBasquete's capital by 91x68. Marquinhos (22 points) and Franco Balbi (19 points) guided the team led by coach Gustavo De Conti in yet another great result.
With David Nesbitt standing out, Fla won, last Saturday (13), Game 1 of the quarterfinals away from home by 92 to 73.
the opponent
Corinthians finished the points season with a 46.2% success rate, recording 12 wins and 14 losses in 26 matches. At home, the team won eight and lost five.
In the round of 2, the black and white team beat Brasília 1-XNUMX in a best-of-three series, turning the result around playing at home.
Red-black cast
These are the players named by coach Gustavo De Conti for the game.
Shipowners: Franco Balbi and Davi Rossetto
Shooting guards: Deryk Ramos and Kevin Crescenzi
Wings: Jhonatan Luz, Marquinhos and Matheus Weber
Power forwards: Olivinha and David Nesbitt
Centers: Rafael Mineiro, Anderson Varejão and Ruan
Transmission
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Fox Sports.
Tickets
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