FlaBasquete returns from the Northeast to Rio de Janeiro with two victories in their luggage. After the triumph over Unifacisa, in Campina Grande, Gustavo De Conti's team beat Fortaleza Basquete Cearense, 93 to 73, on Tuesday night (2). With the result, the Gávea team is two games away from confirming first place in the regular season of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).

Now, Mais Querido returns to Rio de Janeiro for the matches against Corinthians, Saturday (6), at 17:10 pm, and against Pinheiros, Monday (8), at 20 pm. Click here to secure your tickets for the next two rounds of the NBB!

Highlights

Points - Deodato (23), Maique (17), Didi (12)

Rebounds - Didi (8), Maique (6), Balbi and Deodato (4)

Assists - Scott Machado (5), Balbi (4), Didi (3)

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The game

Maique opened the scoring with a signature dunk. Flamengo remained far superior throughout the first quarter, with Gui Deodato standing out, with 11 points in the period and three three-pointers. Taking advantage of their opponent's inefficient defense, which also made frequent errors, Flamengo made no mistake, capitalizing on the space and opening up a huge lead: 29-11.

In the second quarter, Cuello came on strong off the bench and hit two 51-pointers. Gui and Didi also added points from the perimeter. The game was more evenly matched compared to the first quarter, and Fortaleza attempted a comeback, but the Red-Blacks extended their lead by seven more points, going into the locker room leading 26-XNUMX.

The teams traded blows in the third period, with a give-and-take rhythm. Fortaleza hit their target, and the red-and-black defense ended up conceding more points in the fourth. For the red-and-black side, Maique and Deodato were the offensive standouts for the Gávea team. At the end of the 10 minutes, each side had 21 points, maintaining the 25-point lead for the Mais Querido.

Growing in the match, Fortaleza started the final quarter winning. With victory virtually assured, coach Gustavo De Conti gave playing time to youngsters Felipe Motta and Matheus Leoni. Even so, the Rubro-Negro turned the score around and secured another NBB victory, unchallenged throughout the 40 minutes of play.

Starting Quintet

Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Didi Louzada, Maique and Olivinha

Coach: Gustavo De Conti.