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13 Mai 2025 | 17:45 |
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It's NBB night at Tijuca Tênis Clube. This Tuesday (13), at 8:15 pm, Flamengo will take to the court to face Corinthians in the second game of the best-of-five series of the quarterfinals of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). After opening 1-0 in the series, away from home last Saturday, the team led by Sergio Hernandez wants to take advantage of home advantage to extend the advantage and be one win away from the semifinals.
Tonight's game marks the fourth time that Flamengo and Corinthians have faced each other this season - and the teams have at least one more match guaranteed, on Thursday (15). The series could still reach up to five games, for a total of seven meetings in the current edition of the NBB. For Alexey, Mais Querido's standout this season, repeating matches against the same opponent requires more than talent : it requires intelligence, reading the game and constant adaptation.
Both teams will make adjustments compared to the first match
“Playing the same team so many times, sometimes back-to-back, gives more room for specific strategies to be created,” he explained. “Both teams will make adjustments from the first match and it will be very important to adapt as quickly as possible to these changes .”
Flamengo won game 1 in São Paulo by 94 to 88 , overcoming absences in a dominant end to the game. The point guard highlights the value of transforming the good moment into continuity in the series, reinforcing the strategic importance of a new victory, now at home. “Winning today would be very important, making it 2 to 0 in the series puts all the pressure on their side. We are well prepared, we know them very well”, he reinforced.
If Flamengo wins on Tuesday and Thursday (15), again in Tijuca, they will secure a place in the semifinals with a 3-0 score. In case of a stumble, game 4 will be played on Sunday (18), in São Paulo. A possible game 5 would take place again in Rio.
“The adjustments, dedication and collective effort that we bring to this type of game are worth a lot. We are prepared to show our best basketball” , he concluded.
Flamengo is counting on the strength of the Nation to pave the way towards the NBB semifinals. Secure your ticket at ingressos.flamengo.com.br and come with us!
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The tournament held by CAIXA defined its finalists in a semifinal phase marked by balance, comebacks and great individual performances
03 Out 2025 | 12:49 |
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Flabasquete is in the final of the NBB Opening Tournament. On the night of last Thursday (2), Rubro-Negro beat Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, by 80 to 73, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília , and guaranteed its place in the competition's decision. The final will be tomorrow, Saturday (4), at 8 pm, against Minas.
After the match against Unión, Alexey analyzed the team's performance and projected the rest of the season. " We're still finding our feet; it's normal to have these kinds of (tough) games at this point in the season . We haven't had much time to train together yet, due to the national team tournaments and the Intercontinental Championship," he said before concluding.
Alexey celebrates Flamengo's good moment: "We will continue working"
"We're getting better , that's what the Opening Tournament is for, to improve as a team so we can be in good shape when it's time to decide the championships. We'll keep working to achieve our best," concluded the Flamengo player.
On the other side of the bracket, Minas (KTO Minas) defeated Brasília Basquete in an intense duel filled with back-and-forth matches. The semifinals were balanced between defense and offense, but the Minas Gerais team prevailed in the decisive moments and secured a spot in the final. The victory reinforces the team's strong form and puts its strength to the test against Flamengo .
With solid campaigns, Flamengo and Minas Gerais arrive in high spirits for the final. Flamengo is banking on Alexey Borges' talent and perfect form so far , while Minas Gerais relies on collective strength and momentum to try to surprise.
With a 95-64 victory, Rubro-Negro confirms its place in the semifinals against Unión Santa Fé and will meet idol Franco Balbi again in Brasília.
01 Out 2025 | 10:36 |
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Flabasquete showed strength again this Tuesday (30) by beating Pato Basquete 95 to 64, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília, in the second round of the NBB Opening Tournament. The result guaranteed Rubro-Negro the leadership of Group B and classification for the semifinal of the competition.
With the victory, the Rio de Janeiro team will face Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, this Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. The match will have a special ingredient: the reunion of the red-black fans with the Argentine point guard Franco Balbi , ex-Flamengo and idol of the club.
The star of the night was shooting guard Alex Negrete, who led the team with 25 points and 7 rebounds, leading the game. After the game, he emphasized the importance of collective performance and the work done alongside his teammates.
"I'm very happy with the result, with the performance we played. We're working hard together as a team. I believe we're doing things well , but we'll continue to focus on improving to reach the level we aspire to," said the Argentine.
Negrete also commented on adapting to the playing style of coach Sergio Hernandez , with whom he shares a nationality. According to him, the coach has prioritized a fast, vertical pace, which favors his characteristics on the court.
With two wins in two games, Flamengo ends the group stage as undefeated leader and is already planning its next challenges. The semifinal against Unión Santa Fé takes place on Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. If they advance, the team will return to the court on Saturday (4) for the final. If they lose, they will play for third place.
Rubro-Negro beats Fortaleza 87-71 in Brasília and secures first victory in the preseason tournament, showing good team harmony
30 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flabasquete began its participation in the NBB Opening Tournament with a victory over Fortaleza by 87 to 71, on Monday night (29), at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília. The victory marks a good start in the pre-season competition and highlights the team's initial rapport.
Point guard Alex Negrete led the team with 18 points . Alexey Borges also stood out with 16 points and 7 assists, while power forward Kayo Gonçalves contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds.
After the match, Kayo Gonçalves emphasized the importance of the tournament for the squad's chemistry and cohesion. " This tournament will be very important for us to get some experience, to have more contact with the game. It's extremely important for us coming off the World Cup, which was a different kind of preparation ," he said before concluding.
" We're going to use these games to get to know each other better on the court and build the chemistry that will lead us to better results when the season starts ," said the Flamengo power forward.
Flamengo returns to the court this Tuesday (30), at 5:30 pm, to face Pato Basquete, again at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson. Just like the debut, entry will be free and the broadcast will be provided by Metrópoles, on YouTube.
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