On Tuesday night (21), FlaBasquete beat Bauru in the second game of the best-of-five series of the NBB semifinals by 88 to 65, at Ginásio Panela de Pressão. Now, just one more victory is needed for Mais Querido to close the series and guarantee a place in the grand final. Olivinha was the highlight of the match with 21 points in more than 90% of shots. The third game of the semifinal is on Thursday (23), away from home again.

Highlights

Olivinha - 21 points;

Maique - 13 points;

Scott Machado - 12 points;

Devon Scott - 12 points.

1st Bedroom

The game started off lively, with Devon Scott scoring two points and a foul after the opposing team converted a free throw. Bauru managed to take the lead, but Flamengo soon came back. The first quarter was a mixed bag of lead changes, but FlaBasquete ended the period ahead by two points: 19-17.

2st Bedroom

The second quarter began with Flamengo more intense, and by the third minute, Orgulho da Nação had already scored 3 points, giving them a 11-point lead. The opposing team called a timeout, but it wasn't enough to stop FlaBasquete, who continued to increase their lead and capitalize on the opposing team's mistakes. Olivinha was the standout performer in this half, with a 10% success rate and 100 points. Flamengo managed to maintain their lead, and the score before halftime was 12-45. 

3st Bedroom

The Pride of the Nation returned from halftime scoring points through Jaú and Olivinha and continued to pressure the opposing team. The opposing team struggled to penetrate Flamengo's defense, which, in turn, managed to attack very well and by the 7th minute had already scored 15 points in the quarter. At the end of the half, Scott Machado passed a ball to Maique, who completed a pass. The period ended 69-42.

4st Bedroom

The final quarter was no different. Flamengo continued to dominate the game. But after a while, Bauru started finding some points, making the quarter more competitive. Flamengo found points with Balbi and Cuello, but the opposing team also scored. Even so, Flamengo finished the game with a 23-point lead: 88 to 65 for the Pride of the Nation.

Next challenge

FlaBasquete returns to the court next Thursday (23) for the third game against Bauru, at 19:30 pm, still at Ginásio Panela de Pressão, for the NBB semifinal.

Starting Quintet

Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Didi, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott

Coach: Gustavo De Conti