After competing in the League of the Americas, Flamengo turns its attention to the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) this Thursday (19.03). The Pride of the Nation faces Basquete Cearense, in Fortaleza, in the 28th round of the national championship. The match takes place at 19 pm, at the Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium, and promises great excitement.

On the visiting team's side, FlaBasquete is seeking its 18th victory in the NBB. Currently in fourth place, the Rubro-Negro team is looking to maintain its strong performance as the tournament approaches a decisive moment. The top four teams in the championship advance directly to the quarterfinals, which provides a longer period of preparation, and that's what José Neto's team is aiming for. "We know what we'll face, and it won't be easy. The Ceará team is strong, especially playing at home, and they're fighting for a spot in the playoffs. Although we're better in the standings, we want to finish in the top four, and to do so, we need a win. We're well prepared and we're going forward, aiming for another title," said forward Marquinhos.

Sitting in 13th place in the NBB, Basquete Cearense is fighting to secure one of the 12 spots in the championship's final stage. To achieve this, winning at home is crucial at this stage. Playing at home, the Ceará team promises to put up a tough fight against the Rubro-Negro.