Flamengo won its fourth consecutive game in the 2009-2010 New Basketball Brazil season. The red-and-black team defeated Minas Tênis last Friday night, 101-94, and took second place in the competition's standings. The result was celebrated by the red-and-blacks, who now await the support of the fans in Sunday's match at 10 a.m. at the HSBC Arena against Brasília. A victory will put Flamengo in the lead.

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Power forward Teichmann, who arrived at Gávea at the beginning of this season, will play his first derby against Brasília wearing a Flamengo jersey on Sunday. The player can't hide his excitement about seeing the ball go up against the team from the federal capital.

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"I'm really excited, with butterflies in my stomach. I want the game to come soon. I know it's going to be tough and competitive, but that means a lot to us. It's a classic that will decide the top spots. We have to go out on the court with a strong desire to win and put up a good fight to make the most of the opportunity to win at home," he said.

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Flamengo and Brasília have decided the last two editions of the Novo Basquete Brasil. Last year, the final was held at the same HSBC Arena, with nearly 15 people filling the stadium. For this Sunday's game, Teichmann also expects a great show from the Flamengo fans.

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"We had a great victory yesterday! The fans' presence was remarkable, and now we can expect a great crowd and a great game tomorrow at the Arena," he concluded.