The red-and-black basketball team won the first of two friendly matches against Pinheiros by 70 x 63. The match took place at the Hélio Maurício gymnasium, in Gávea, and is part of the preparation for the Basketball World Cup on the 26th and 28.09th of September. Click here to buy your ticket. Marcelinho was the game's top scorer with 19 points.

José Neto's team returns to the court this Sunday at noon to face the São Paulo team again. "These friendlies against Pinheiros, a very strong team, will help us put the right players in each position. We have two very tough matches against Maccabi coming up, and we're working to be as prepared as possible. The group is strong and has a history. We'll fight to get everything right at the end of next week," declared Marquinhos.

First bedroom: 24x14

Second bedroom: 10x14

Third bedroom: 18x9

Last quarter: 18x26