NBB leader Flamengo faces Universo/Vitória in Cajazeiras
Aiming for a sixth consecutive victory, Rubro-Negro seeks consolidation at the top of the table
By Victor Cachoeira - inThe Most Beloved enters the court this Tuesday (16) for another challenge valid for NBB 10. Leader of the championship, FlaBasquete faces Universo/Vitória, in Cajazeiras, at 19:30 pm (Brasília time). Coming from five consecutive victories, Flamengo seeks to consolidate itself even more at the top of the table.
In the last round, Flamengo beat Basquete Cearense 92-75 in a game marked by the performance of point guard David Cubillan. With 24 points, the number 8 was the top scorer of the match and led the victory for the beloved team.
Shooting guard Ronald Ramon and coach José Neto spoke about the attitude Flamengo needs to have in these matches and what they expect from the confrontation against the Bahia team.
"Defensively, we need to come out strong from the start of the game. They're a very physical team, from beginning to end. We have to focus and be prepared for that," analyzed the number 14.
"It will be a very tough game; they are a team that has been playing very well, especially at home. Vitória is well-coached by Régis, and they have shown great improvement since the Avianca Cup, where we faced each other. We expect a very tough and tactical match, but I believe we are prepared to come away with a good result," the coach highlighted.
Shooting guard Ronald Ramon and coach José Neto spoke about the attitude Flamengo needs to have in these matches and what they expect from the confrontation against the Bahia team.
"Defensively, we need to come out strong from the start of the game. They're a very physical team, from beginning to end. We have to focus and be prepared for that," analyzed the number 14.
"It will be a very tough game; they are a team that has been playing very well, especially at home. Vitória is well-coached by Régis, and they have shown great improvement since the Avianca Cup, where we faced each other. We expect a very tough and tactical match, but I believe we are prepared to come away with a good result," the coach highlighted.
Flamengo
Shipowners: Arthur Pecos and David Cubillan
Shooting Guard: Ronald Ramon
Wings: Marcelinho, Marquinhos and Danilo
Power forwards: Olivinha, MJ Rhett and Pilar
Pivots: JP Batista and João Vitor
the opponent
The Universo/Vitória team, coached by Régis Marelli, has been surprising everyone. The Bahia team has won seven of the thirteen games it has played and has achieved great results with the American duo Okorie and Kenny Dawkins. Okorie is one of the standout players in the first half of the NBB season, averaging 14.2 points per game. In their last game, playing in Cajazeiras, Vitória beat Minas Tênis Clube 82-57.
Retrospect
In the rivalry between Flamengo and Vitória, Flamengo has a 100% winning record in the four matches played. Last season's game in Cajazeiras was thrilling until the very end. Deciding the series in overtime, Flamengo's basketball team beat the home team 93-87, with Ronald Ramon scoring 29 points, making him the game's top scorer.
Transmission
The match will be broadcast on SporTV 2 at 19:30 PM.
Transmission
The match will be broadcast on SporTV 2 at 19:30 PM.
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The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – thinkseg, Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources from the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.