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The team grew in the second half to win with authority, closing the series at 2-0 and is the first classified for the BCLA Final Four
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Flamengo is ranked first for the Final Four of the Champions League Americas (BCLA). This Thursday (7), Orgulho da Nação beat Obras Sanitária 80 to 67, at Maracanãzinho, and closed the quarterfinal series with two victories. The highlight of the game was winger/pivot Gabriel Jaú, with 24 points.
Highlights of Flamengo x Obras Sanitárias
Gabriel Jaú: 24 points and 5 rebounds
Kayo: 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Gui Deodato: 10 points and 2 assists.
Flamengo awaits the winner of the series between Nacional, from Uruguay, and the Mexican team Halcones Xalapa. The Uruguayans won the first game by just one point, 79 to 78, and can qualify in the next match. The decisive match will be this Saturday (9), at 10:10 pm, in Xalapa (Mexico).
If the home team wins, the third game of the series will be on Sunday (10), in the same local. The first semi-final clashes of the Champions League Americas will be on April 13th.
American Shaq Johnson was the highlight with 18 points scored. Red and black team faces Granada next Sunday (8)
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In their second international friendly played in Spain, the Pride of the Nation showed the power of reaction and beat Básquet Coruña 90 to 89, this Friday afternoon (6), in Granada. The red-black highlight in the match was American Shaq Johnson with 18 points. Now, Mais Querido returns to the court on Sunday (8) to face Granada.
Highlights
Shaq Johnson – 18 points;
Kayo Gonçalves – 17 points;
Gui Deodato – 16 points;
Taya Gallazzi – 12 points.
Right at the beginning of the third quarter, Kayo Gonçalves converted two free throws. Shaq Johnson, from the perimeter, took a shot and the ball fell. Halfway through the period, FlaBasquete closed the gap to three points. Good recovery from the red and black team, which improved the defensive part. For the first time, Orgulho da Nação took the lead on the scoreboard with Kayo Gonçalves and ended the period ahead by 71 to 69.
4th QuarterAt the beginning of the last quarter, Básquet Coruña once again led the score by one point. In attack, Jordan Williams swung over the mark and converted from the perimeter. With that, Mengão regained the advantage on the scoreboard. The duel remained balanced until the end, and Pride of the Nation secured victory by one point: 90 to 89.
Next challengeThe FlaBasquete returns to the court on Sunday (8) for the third international friendly, when they face Granada, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time).
Starting quintetFranco Balbi, Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizzi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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Mais Querido faces Baskét La Coruña
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Flamengo continues its preparation for another intense basketball season. This Friday (06), Rubro-Negro will face Baskét La Coruña (ESP) at 3pm (Brasília time), for the second match of the pre-season. The game will be held at Pabellón Ciudad Deportiva Diputación de Granada, in Spain.
It is worth remembering that the training period of Flamengo in Spain started on September 2nd and will last until the 12th. The broadcast of the match has not yet been confirmed, due to the lack of technical guarantees from the hosts. Coach Gustavo de Conti should repeat the same quintet from his debut.
Probable starting quintet: Alexey Borges, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Lucas Siewert and Taya Gallizzi.
Debut with defeat< /b>In the pre-season debut, Flamengo was defeated by UCAM Murcia (ESP) by 75 to 73, in a balanced game at the Pabellón Polideportivo José Ortega Chumilla gym, in Yecla.
New reinforcementsWith the departure of Didi Louzada, ex-NBA , Flamengo reinforced the squad with wingers Lucas Siewert, formerly of São Paulo, and Kayo Gonçalves, who returns to club. Rubro-Negro also confirmed the return of Jhonatan Luz, one of the most successful players in NBB history. Additionally, the team announced the signings of Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson and Alexey Borges. One of the club's greatest idols, Olivinha, ended his career last season.
Next commitmentsThe Flamengo has four more friendlies scheduled. After this Friday's game, the next challenge will be against Granada (ESP) on Sunday (08), and the pre-season will end with the clash against Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (ESP) on Tuesday (10).< /p>
This preparation phase aims to get the team ready for the 2024 tournaments, including the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), where the Flamengo debuts in the classic against R10 Score Vasco da Gama, on October 12th, at 5pm, at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gym, in Rio de Janeiro.
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The red and black team will face Básquet Coruña next Friday (6), at 3pm (Brasília time), in Granada-ESP
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FlaBasquete went to Spain for a series of pre-season friendlies. In the first match on European territory, Pride of the Nation played a very balanced game with UCAM Murcia, but ended up being defeated by 75 to 73, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (4), in the gym Pabellón Polideportivo José Ortega Chumilla , in Yecla.
It is worth mentioning that Murcia was second in the Spanish Basketball League (ACB) last season.
1st QuarterMengão's first match of the season started off balanced. Taya Gallizzi, in the bottle, scored the first two Pride of the Nation points. The confrontation continued with exchanges of points, but with two shots of three, UCAM Murcia opened a small advantage: 21 to 14 for the Spanish team.
2nd QuarterAt the beginning of the In the second period, Mais Querido sought the turnaround with four triple balls: two with Shaq Johnson, one with Kayo Gonçalves and one with Jhonatan Luz. Afterwards, Kayo converted another ball from the perimeter to keep Mengão in front. Gallizzi received a good ball and went for a dunk, scoring two more points. The game was well balanced, with UCAM Murcia not allowing Fla to gain an advantage. In the final seconds of the quarter, the Spanish team left the match tied at 41-41.
3rd Quarter
At the break, Murcia took the lead with a triple ball. Point guard Alexey worked well on the play inside the box and scored two points. To regain the lead, Gallizzi also converted his shot for two. On the court, Franco Balbi gave a beautiful assist for Gui Deodato to score on a tray. Afterwards, Mengão's number 1 hit the front, drove to the bottle and scored two more. He was still fouled and made the free throw. Diarra received a good pass in the box and went for a spike. With a two-point advantage, the Spanish team ended the quarter winning 60 to 58.
4th QuarterIn the last quarter, Lucas Siewert received the ball from the perimeter and scored a triple ball right in the corners. initial minutes. The confrontation remained very balanced, with the teams alternating in the lead on the scoreboard. Kayo Gonçalves closed the space in defense with a beautiful block to prevent UCAM Murcia from scoring. Always decisive, Balbi received the ball well and hit a triple ball. The duel remained disputed until the end, but Murcia ended up winning 75 to 73.
Next challengeThe Pride of the Nation returns to the court next Friday (6) to face Básquet Coruña, at 3pm (Brasília time), in Granada-ESP.
Starting quintetAlexey; Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Lucas Siewert and Taya Gallizzi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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