It's time for a Rio de Janeiro classic in Novo Basquete Brasil 10. In its eighth match in the competition, Flamengo hosts Vasco, this Saturday (30), at 14 pm, at Arena Carioca 1, located in the Barra Olympic Park. The clash marks the last round of the tournament in 2017.

Flamengo comes into this match with five wins and two losses in the NBB. In their last match, the "Mais Querido" (the "Most Beloved") lost 100-82 to Franca on the road. Playing in Rio de Janeiro, the "Rubro-Negro" (the "Rubro-Negro") comfortably defeated Caxias do Sul and Joinville at the Tijuca Tennis Club.

Shipowners: Arthur Pecos

Shooting guards: Ronald Ramon and Humberto

Wings: Marcelinho, Marquinhos and Danilo

Power forwards: Olivinha and Pilar

Pivots: JP Batista, MJ Rhett and João Vitor

The rivalry between Flamengo and Vasco also extends to basketball. With historic duels and finals under its belt, the Rio derby boasts some great characters and a matchup that's sure to be a contested affair from start to finish.

Making their NBB debut last season, Vasco heads into this match after a 77-71 home loss to Paulistano. In the current edition of the competition, Vasco has three wins and six losses in nine matches, sitting in 11th place in the standings.

Last year, the teams faced each other twice in NBB 9. The first time, the opponent won 78-79 at Rio Arena. Then, in Manaus, at Arena Amadeu Teixeira, the Rubro-Negro won 94-86.

Tickets are now on sale on the website guicheweb.com.br/flamengo and cost R$20 (full price) and R$10 (half price). On the day of the match, tickets will be sold at the venue for the Nação Rubro-Negra.

It is worth remembering that parking at the match venue will be free for all fans who have tickets for the classic.

The match will be broadcast by Band and SporTV throughout Brazil.

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