In the first game of the best-of-five series of the NBB semifinals, FlaBasquete beat Bauru 92-61, on Saturday afternoon (18), at Tijuca Tênis Clube. Gabriel Jaú was the top scorer of the match with 19 points. Didi, with one point less, also deserves to be highlighted. The second game is scheduled for next Tuesday (21), away from home.

Highlights

Gabriel Jaú - 19 points;

Didi - 18 points;

Maique - 11 points.

1st Bedroom

The match began with both teams studying each other closely, and the score only began to soar after just two minutes. FlaBasquete opened up a 2-point lead early in the game, but the opposing team caught up with Orgulho da Nação. Soon after, Flamengo regained a significant lead, which remained at 7-28 until the end of the quarter.

2st Bedroom

Gabriel Jaú started the quarter with two points, and Flamengo capitalized on their opponents' mistakes to maintain the pressure. Six minutes in, Devon Scott found a beautiful pass to Olivinha, who scored two points and earned a free kick to further excite the Tijuca crowd. From that point on, Flamengo added six more points and closed the second quarter with a 6-47 score.

3st Bedroom

Flamengo returned from halftime scoring twice again through Gabriel Jaú, further advancing in the third quarter. Jaú himself was the standout performer with ten points, and he was instrumental in opening up a twenty-point lead. The third quarter ended 69-50 for the Pride of the Nation.

4st Bedroom

The final quarter started off slower, with Flamengo scoring four early points, but not much until the fifth minute, when Olivinha scored two points that gave FlaBasquete a lead. The Pride of the Nation began scoring point after point, eventually creating a 36-point lead. The final quarter ended 92-61.

Next challenge

FlaBasquete returns to the court next Tuesday (21) for the second game against Bauru, at 19:30 pm, at Ginásio Panela de Pressão, for the NBB semifinal.

Starting Quintet

Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Didi, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott

Coach: Gustavo De Conti