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20 Abr 2024 | 21:43 |
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Flamengo opened 1-0 in the best-of-three series for the round of 16 of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). The match against Botafogo, at the Oscar Zelaya gymnasium, in General Severiano, had different times: the red-black team was much superior in the first quarters, but saw a great reaction from the opponent in the second stage. The decision ended up being left to the last seconds, but Mengão secured the victory, by 92 to 87.
The second game of the series will be next Friday (26), at 9pm, at Maracanãzinho.
Match highlights
Points - Cuello (18), Didi (17), Balbi (14)
Rebounds - Jaú (8), Olivinha (5)
Assists - Jaú (8), Balbi (5), Didi (5)
The game
Flamengo went to clásico missing one of its main players, Gui Deodato, out of the squad due to low back pain. But even without number 1 and playing at the opponent's home ground, the red-black team was dominant and started the duel with much better shooting performance than Botafogo. In terms of assists, Gabriel Jaú enjoyed a wave of playmaking and stood out as the Gávea team's greatest waiter in the match; Cuello, who gained space among the starters in Deodato's absence, came in with sharp aim, with 100% success rate in the first half.
Imposing their game and moving away from their opponents on the scoreboard with twice as many triple balls as the black and white team, FlaBasquete counted on a good second quarter from Didi and Scott Machado to reach a 25 point lead with two minutes remaining For the interval. Led by Thornton, who had 20/29 points, Botafogo tried a reaction before the teams went to the locker room and the period was more balanced on the scoreboard (20-29), but Mais Querido remained calm in the lead on the overall score: 56 to 35.
Flamengo dropped production in the second half and Botafogo ended up winning the last two partials, getting dangerously close on the scoreboard, which pointed to 90 to 87 for Rubro-Negro with seconds remaining before the end of the match. match. The home team tried to gain time by making fouls and asking for time, but Gabriel Jaú, at the free throw line, left the Gávea team's advantage at four points, which would require two possessions of the ball for the opponent to achieve the comeback. In Botafogo's next attack attempt, Cuello grabbed a key rebound and scored another point to secure the 92-87 victory.
Starting quintet
Franco Balbi, Loku Cuello, Didi Louzada, Maique and Gabriel Jaú
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
Mengão wants to broadcast the tournament to its fans on YouTube, but there is still no official decision with the organizing entity.
12 Set 2025 | 11:50 |
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FlaBasquete is in the final stages of preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be held in Singapore on September 18-19. Amid the preseason in Europe, the club is working to increase the visibility of the sport and is negotiating the broadcast of the matches on the official Flamengo TV channel .
According to journalist Enéas Lima of the Garrafão Rubro-Negro website, Flamengo is working on an agreement with FIBA to broadcast the games. A decision has not yet been made, but the organization's official website already provides a link to the debut against NBA G-League United .
The competition brings together clubs from different continents. Flamengo is in the same group as NBA G-League United (USA) and Illawarra Hawks (Australia) . On the other side are AlAhli SC (Libya), Unicaja (Spain), and Utsunomiya Brex (Japan). Flamengo begins its quest for its third title on September 18th against the North American team, and faces the Australians the following day.
FlaBasquete games in the Intercontinental Cup:
Preparations began in Burgos, Spain, in early September. In the first friendly, Flamengo was defeated by San Pablo Burgos, 106 to 86. The team returns to the court this Friday (12), against San Sebastian, before traveling to Singapore.
FlaBasquete Schedule in Spain:
The red-black squad arrives in Madrid for two preparatory games aiming to compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,
10 Set 2025 | 13:00 |
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The 2025/26 FlaBasquete season begins with a commitment outside the country. This Monday (8), the red-black delegation arrived in Madrid, Spain, to play two friendlies before the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , scheduled to take place between September 18 and 21, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Before boarding, last Saturday (6), Orgulho da Nação opened the doors of the Hélio Maurício gym, in Gávea, for an open training session that brought together hundreds of fans. After the activity, players and coaching staff thanked the Nation for its support , taking photos and signing autographs.
FlaBasquete 's first match on Spanish soil will be this Wednesday (10), at 3 pm (Brasília time), against Burgos . On Friday (12), at the same time, the team returns to the court to face San Sebastian. The games serve as immediate preparation for the world tournament.
After the two friendlies, Flamengo heads to Singapore, where they will make their FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. (Brasília time) against G League United. The competition will feature continental champions and invited teams at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Point guards: Alexey Borges and Dee Bost.
Shooting guards: Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete and Daniel Onwenu.
Wings: Gui Deodato and Jhonatan.
Power forwards: Marketih Cummings and Kayo Gonçalves.
Pivots: Eric Buckner, Wesley Castro and Guilherme Hubner.
Mengão heads to Spain again, where he begins preparations for the NBB, BCLA and FIBA Club World Cup, seeking to return to the top.
07 Set 2025 | 15:46 |
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Flamengo continues its preparations for the official basketball season , which promises an intense calendar. Before heading to Spain, where it will carry out pre-season training and, subsequently, compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , the red-black squad received the affection of the Nation this Saturday (06).
The Hélio Maurício Gymnasium was packed with fans watching the morning's activities . After practice, the players welcomed the crowd with photos and autographs, strengthening their connection with the fans before the trip to the European continent.
Flamengo will travel to Europe next Monday (08) and will begin training the following day. The first friendly will be on Wednesday (10), against San Pablo Burgos (ESP). Two days later, on Friday (12), the team will face San Sebastián (ESP).
Next, the red-and-black delegation travels to Singapore, where they will compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , a tournament in which the club is seeking its third championship. The Mais Querido won the title in 2014, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2022 , beating San Pablo Burgos.
After the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo faces a marathon of competitions throughout the year . The calendar includes the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Champions League of the Americas, and the Super 8 Cup, cementing another high-level season for the Pride of the Nation.
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