FlaBasquete recorded its second win in two games in the ninth edition of the NBB Caixa. Playing away from home, the Pride of the Nation defeated Franca 85-84 and started well in the standings, seeking another title. The red-and-black team's next match will be against Pinheiros on November 17th in Gávea.
The first ten minutes were intense. Excited about their debut, Franca hadn't even played yet; the home team went on the attack and managed to alternate the score. However, Marcelinho's precise three-pointer, along with sharp Marquinhos, Ramon, and Olivinha, gave Mengão a lead and closed the fourth quarter at 21-15.
The second period followed the same pattern. Motivation and pressure from the fans for Franca, concentration and dedication from Flamengo. Moving the ball around and keeping the team running, the Mais Querido once again took the lead in the quarter, making it 18-15 and going into halftime leading 39-30.
In the third quarter, Franca started crushing and scored 12 x 0 in 2:30. José Neto stopped the game, put the house in order and in the final minutes, after a period of balance, the Pride of the Nation returned the sequence and finished ahead, 24 x 23. 63 x 53 for the last ten minutes.
The final quarter saw Franca try to press the ball to reduce the lead, with Flamengo managing the result. In the final minute, Franca closed the gap, and the match became electrifying. Despite the home team's comeback, the Pride of the Nation secured another victory.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).
The first ten minutes were intense. Excited about their debut, Franca hadn't even played yet; the home team went on the attack and managed to alternate the score. However, Marcelinho's precise three-pointer, along with sharp Marquinhos, Ramon, and Olivinha, gave Mengão a lead and closed the fourth quarter at 21-15.
The second period followed the same pattern. Motivation and pressure from the fans for Franca, concentration and dedication from Flamengo. Moving the ball around and keeping the team running, the Mais Querido once again took the lead in the quarter, making it 18-15 and going into halftime leading 39-30.
In the third quarter, Franca started crushing and scored 12 x 0 in 2:30. José Neto stopped the game, put the house in order and in the final minutes, after a period of balance, the Pride of the Nation returned the sequence and finished ahead, 24 x 23. 63 x 53 for the last ten minutes.
The final quarter saw Franca try to press the ball to reduce the lead, with Flamengo managing the result. In the final minute, Franca closed the gap, and the match became electrifying. Despite the home team's comeback, the Pride of the Nation secured another victory.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team relies on direct funding from its sponsor Estácio, in addition to investments from Tim via the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat for Sports, Leisure and Youth (ICMS).