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06 Jun 2024 | 21:47 |
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On Thursday night (6), FlaBasquete beat Franca 76 to 68, at the Pedrocão gym, tied the best-of-five final series of Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and took the decision home, or that is, in Rio de Janeiro.
Before returning to Rio, the next game will be again in Franca, this Saturday (8), at 5:10 pm. But Game 4, at our house, is guaranteed. We count on you, our Sixth Player, to fight for the cup: click here and secure your tickets for the duel at Maracanãzinho!
Match highlights
Points - Deodato (23), Devon Scott ( 17), Cuello (16)
Rebounds - Devon Scott (6), Balbi (6), Jaú (6)
Assists - Balbi (10), Devon Scott (4)
The game
Owner of the house, Franca started by opening the score, but it didn't take long for Flamengo to turn the match around (4-5), with 7 remaining. :40 for the end of the quarter. In a few minutes, the red-black advantage reached 12 points (5-17), with baskets from Jaú, Balbi, Scott Machado, a vibrant dunk from Devon Scott and two balls in a row from Loku Cuello - a triple. By the end of the first period, Franca fell to seven points behind and the score ended at 16-23.
In the second quarter, the match started balanced, with the opponent trying to recover from the loss, but the Flamengo remained engaged in the match, without making the home team feel very comfortable. In a good play worked between Balbi and Devon Scott, the Argentine finished with a ball from the perimeter that left Rubro-Negro 10 points ahead (23-33) and made coach Helinho ask for a timeout. With just over three minutes left before the break, Deodato also left a triple that took Mengão to their biggest advantage so far in the duel: 13 points (25-38). The “record” would be broken soon after, with baskets from Devon Scott - who was playing a game - and left Mengão 15 points ahead (28-43). The teams went to the locker room with 37 to 45 on the scoreboard.
The third quarter began with a reaction from the French team, which got close to the scoreboard and scored more than Flamengo in the period. Cuello, Jaú and Deodato scored for Mais Querido, but the Gávea team was making some mistakes. When the difference was just three points, a triple ball from number 1 let Rubro-Negro breathe. The period had Franca ahead, but on the overall score Mengão continued to win, by six points.
The game, which was becoming truncated, cleared up again. After a few minutes of tension in the third quarter, the last period was time for the balls from the perimeter to fall into the hands of Cuello, Scott Machado and Gui Deodato, who gave Mengo a calmer advantage. The team did not leave the lead on the scoreboard until the final burst of the clock. Victory assured, series tied and guaranteed to bring the decision to Rio de Janeiro: click here and guarantee your tickets for Game 4, at Maracanãzinho!
Starting quintet
Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Didi Louzada, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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O pivô de 28 anos, com passagem pelo Fuerza Regia e destaque no Paulistano, chega ao Mais Querido para reforçar o elenco após lesões na pré-temporada
08 Out 2025 | 16:32 |
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O departamento de basquete do Flamengo oficializou a contratação do pivô Lucas Doria, de 28 anos, como novo reforço para a temporada 2025/2026. O atleta de 2,05m e 100kg chega ao clube após passagem pelo Fuerza Regia, do México, e um histórico de cinco anos de destaque no Paulistano.
A contratação de Doria ocorre em meio a um período de desfalques por lesão no elenco durante a pré-temporada. O contrato do jogador tem validade até o fim da temporada 2025/26. Em sua primeira declaração como atleta do clube, o pivô revelou a emoção de vestir a camisa rubro-negra.
“Sempre foi um sonho meu jogar no Flamengo, desde criança. Faz uns três anos que meu irmão me perguntou qual era meu maior objetivo profissional e eu falei pra ele que era jogar no Flamengo. Meu pai jogou aqui, o padrinho do meu irmão jogou aqui. Sempre foi importante pra mim chegar neste clube e estou realizando este sonho. Espero contribuir e ganhar muitos jogos vestindo o Manto Sagrado”, afirmou Doria.
Com a chegada de Lucas Doria o time se prepara para a estreia na temporada 2025/26 do NBB, marcada para o dia 18 de outubro, diante do Bauru. O elenco conta agora com os armadores Alexey Borges e Dee Bost; os ala-armadores Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete e Daniel Onwenu; os alas Gui Deodato e Jhonatan Luz; os ala-pivôs Markeith Cummings e Kayo Gonçalves; e os pivôs Wesley Castro e Lucas Doria.
O grupo também inclui jovens promessas como Emanuel, Vitor Cauã, Yan Marun, Lucas Milchewski, Matheus Gueiros e Patrick Oliveira. Já Franco Baralle e Ruan Miranda seguem em recuperação junto ao departamento médico.
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.
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