In overtime, Minas beat Flamengo 95-91 in NBB 12
Rubro-Negro will face Basquete Cearense next Monday (03), at Maracanãzinho
By Romulo Paranhos - inFlaBasquete entered the court on Friday night (31) at the ASCEB gymnasium, in Brasília, and was beaten by the Minas team by 95 to 91 in NBB 12. Marquinhos was the top scorer of the match with 22 points. It is worth noting that the confrontation was very balanced and had to be decided in two electrifying extensions.
The game
FlaBasquete started the first quarter attacking Minas, with quick transitions from defense to offense. Argentine Franco Balbi scored five of the Rubro-Negro's first seven points of the match and set up the key plays. The Mais Querido exploited Marquinhos' individual skills, who didn't disappoint, scoring points, helping the team finish ahead in the first quarter: 23-16.
In the second quarter, Zach Graham entered the game and immediately showed his true colors, hitting two three-pointers in the opening seconds. The red-and-black defense was well-positioned and gave Minas no room to set up plays. At the end of the quarter, Minas' attack scored nine consecutive points, reducing the red-and-black lead. But Mengão remained ahead and closed at 36-28.
As the teams returned for the third quarter, Marquinhos hit a three-pointer. FlaBasquete played with ease, rotating the ball to find the best options to define plays. Rafael Mineiro was also very good in the match, especially on the rebounds. In the final two minutes, the game became electrifying. Minas fought back and reduced the deficit to five points: 60-55.
In the final, decisive quarter, the two teams engaged in an intense battle for the ball, with plenty of back-and-forth. Minas began to press hard, making it difficult for the red-and-black team to organize their plays. In the final two minutes of the game, the match became electrifying, with the score tied. The final seconds were thrilling, ending in a 76-76 tie, forcing overtime.
In overtime, Marquinhos' talent shone through. The Flamengo forward blocked Leandrinho beautifully and went on the attack to score two points for the Flamengo. The match remained tied at 84-84, forcing overtime.
In the second half of overtime, the game continued to be thrilling with baskets from both sides. In the decisive moment, Minas Gerais prevailed, winning the match 95-91.
What now?
FlaBasquete returns to the court next Monday (03), at the Maracanãzinho gym, at 20 pm, to face Basquete Cearense. Click here to secure your place in this game!
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – BRB, TIM, 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 generated by the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.