Pride of the Nation wins the classic against Botafogo by 91 to 67
Rubro-Negro reaches its ninth triumph in this NBB
By Gabriel Lima* - in
This Wednesday (13), Flamengo went to the Tijuca Tênis Clube court to face the Botafogo team and won by 24 points, 91 to 67. The highlight of the match was Lucas Siewet, who converted 3 triple balls reaching 21 points.
Highlights
Siewert – 21 points
Alexey – 13 points
Jordan Williams – 11 points
Balbi – 10 points
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FlaBasquete started the first quarter very well. Ruan converted two free throws early on, and Kayo Gonçalves knocked down a three-pointer. Balbi then found a great pass for Jhonatan Luz to shoot a three-pointer. The number seven then scored two more points on free throws. Alexey finished with another three, and Flamengo finished the first quarter leading 22-16.
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In the second quarter, Lucas Siewert received a pass from Alexey and converted a three-pointer for Flamengo, shooting just as the 24-second clock expired. Mengão continued scoring with Gui Deodato and Balbi, who both hit two layups. With a strong sequence of three-pointers, Flamengo went into halftime with a 16-point lead, 46-30.
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The Mais Querido (Most Beloved) went into the third quarter with a solid lead. Balbi drove the ball into the paint and scored two points on a layup. On the next play, Gui Deodato made a beautiful dribble, headed toward the basket, and knocked down a double. Gui drove inside, was fouled, scored the basket, and converted the bonus point. The third quarter ended 64-44 for Mengão.
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With a twenty-point lead, Flamengo held its own in the final quarter. Early on, Kayo Gonçalves and Lucas Siewert hit three-pointers, totaling six points for Flamengo. Gui Deodato was then fouled and scored again, but this time the number 1 failed to convert the bonus point. Flamengo continued to extend its lead, which was already quite substantial. The match ended with a resounding 91-67.
Next appointment
The Pride of the Nation will face the Franca team next Saturday, at Maracanãzinho at 17 pm.
Flamengo
Alexey, Gui Deodato, Jhonatan Luz, Kayo Gonçalves and Ruan Miranda
Coach: Gustavo de Conti
*Under supervision of Paulo Neto