With a huge score, beautiful alley-oops and Filipovity's 22-point scoring, FlaBasquete had no trouble beating Municipal 115-58 and becoming the eight-time Rio de Janeiro champion. The state championship final was held at the Hélio Maurício gymnasium, at the Gávea social headquarters, on Saturday night (7).

The match was broadcast live, with images, by FlaTV and you can watch the video on YouTube in full.

The game

Gui Deodato made his mark in the opening minutes of the match, hitting two three-pointers. Vastly superior and demonstrating the strength of their collective play, the Rubro-Negro closed the first quarter with a crushing 32-12 lead. In the second period, the Municipal team attempted a comeback, and the score was more even—26-18—but nothing that threatened the Mais Querido's victory.

In the third quarter, the opponent briefly took the lead, but Flamengo held on, relying on the sharp aim of Hungarian center Marko Filipovity, signed for this season. The final period proved to be a decisive moment for the victory and the title. Gustavo De Conti's men comfortably closed out the scoring at 115-58.

Starting Quintet

Deodato, Balbi, Didi, Maique and Jaú

Coach: Gustavo De Conti

Champion cast

#1 Gui Deodato

#2 Leoni

#3 Scott Machado

#6 Balbi

#7 Didi

#8 Maique

#9 Jau

#13 Motta

#16 Little Olive

#35 Filipovity

#44 Cuello

#90 Emanuel

Next appointment

Now, the Pride of the Nation faces its debut in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) on the 13th, against Minas Gerais, at 20 p.m., at Maracanãzinho. Then, on the 15th, the team faces Pato Basquete, at the same venue, at 11 a.m. The next stop is in North America, against the Orlando Magic, in the NBA preseason, on the 20th.

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