Flamengo wins in its debut in the Basketball League of the Americas
In Venezuela, the team wins 81x66 against Capitanes de Arecibo
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
With a strong second-half performance, Flamengo defeated Puerto Rico's Capitanes de Arecibo 81-66 in the first of three Group B matches in the Basketball League of the Americas. The team faces Mexico's Halcones Rojos this Tuesday at 21:30 pm (Brasília time). The match, on Isla Margarita, Venezuela, will be broadcast live on the pay-TV channel SporTV.
Flamengo started the first quarter well, with Jefferson excelling at shooting from the three-point line. However, the game remained evenly matched throughout, and the first 10 minutes ended with Flamengo only two points ahead: 19-17.
In the second quarter, Paulo Chupeta's team struggled and went into halftime trailing 33-37. The team imposed its game in the second half, came back, and won the third quarter 26-16. The team continued to thrive, finishing the fourth quarter 22-13. The final score was Flamengo 81-66. The top scorer was point guard Hélio, with 23 points, followed by Jefferson (18) and Duda (15). Teichmann was the top rebounder, winning eight balls.
The new addition was the Rio 2016 Olympic Games logo on the white uniform. The free display will be repeated at Flamengo's next two matches in the competition.
Flamengo started the first quarter well, with Jefferson excelling at shooting from the three-point line. However, the game remained evenly matched throughout, and the first 10 minutes ended with Flamengo only two points ahead: 19-17.
In the second quarter, Paulo Chupeta's team struggled and went into halftime trailing 33-37. The team imposed its game in the second half, came back, and won the third quarter 26-16. The team continued to thrive, finishing the fourth quarter 22-13. The final score was Flamengo 81-66. The top scorer was point guard Hélio, with 23 points, followed by Jefferson (18) and Duda (15). Teichmann was the top rebounder, winning eight balls.
The new addition was the Rio 2016 Olympic Games logo on the white uniform. The free display will be repeated at Flamengo's next two matches in the competition.