Twenty points, another memorable performance, and Marcelinho Machado is breaking records and opponents in his final season. On Thursday night, the number 4 finished off the match against Sesi Franca, scoring 20 points and showing that his aim only improves with time and practice. The Captain was the star of a match that served not only for standings (Flamengo solidifies second place with an 80.9% success rate), but also to "pay off" the first-round loss and close the point gap, which was -18 to +2, crucial for a tiebreaker, should the need arise.
After the game, Marcelinho praised the attitude of his teammates, who entered the court knowing the need for victory and did not give their rivals any chances, who saw a devastating first quarter from Mais Querido (18x6).
"It's a classic, with two teams that want the same thing in the championship. The first leg was our worst match against them. We haven't forgotten that game. We know how important it is to win now to achieve a better position in the championship. We entered with the same attitude we always have. We weren't in the mood we expected in the other game. Today, if I had to give more credit, it was our attitude, our desire to win, and that really made the difference," said the Captain.
The match was widely publicized as a duel between Anderson Varejão and Leandrinho. For Marcelinho, this helps popularize the sport, but for those who know how to take advantage, it can still be a little more.
"I think their presence here really enhances the game. Regardless of the NBA, they're two players with a very important history in basketball. Not just for Flamengo and Franca, but for the national championship as a whole. And I'm very happy that the clubs can bring them both back. This puts the focus on them, and if there's room for the old man, he can take advantage of it too."
Flamengo returns to the court this Saturday against Bauru, also at Arena Carioca. Star Marcelinho will play his 300th game in the NBB, wearing the Red-Black Sacred Mantle. Tickets are now on sale at guicheweb.com.br/flamengo
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.
After the game, Marcelinho praised the attitude of his teammates, who entered the court knowing the need for victory and did not give their rivals any chances, who saw a devastating first quarter from Mais Querido (18x6).
"It's a classic, with two teams that want the same thing in the championship. The first leg was our worst match against them. We haven't forgotten that game. We know how important it is to win now to achieve a better position in the championship. We entered with the same attitude we always have. We weren't in the mood we expected in the other game. Today, if I had to give more credit, it was our attitude, our desire to win, and that really made the difference," said the Captain.
The match was widely publicized as a duel between Anderson Varejão and Leandrinho. For Marcelinho, this helps popularize the sport, but for those who know how to take advantage, it can still be a little more.
"I think their presence here really enhances the game. Regardless of the NBA, they're two players with a very important history in basketball. Not just for Flamengo and Franca, but for the national championship as a whole. And I'm very happy that the clubs can bring them both back. This puts the focus on them, and if there's room for the old man, he can take advantage of it too."
Flamengo returns to the court this Saturday against Bauru, also at Arena Carioca. Star Marcelinho will play his 300th game in the NBB, wearing the Red-Black Sacred Mantle. Tickets are now on sale at guicheweb.com.br/flamengo
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.