Basketball

FORMER FLAMENGO DECIDES PRE-OLYMPIC BASKETBALL AND CLASSIFIES THE BRAZILIAN SELECTION

With classification guaranteed, Brazil is now preparing for the knockout stages

This Thursday (4), the Brazilian Basketball Team secured its qualification for the Pre-Olympic knockout stage with an electrifying performance against Cameroon, despite a 77-74 defeat. last place for the Paris Olympics for the champion, witnessed an incredible turnaround by the Brazilians, led by Yago Mateus, which was essential for the result.

Brazil entered the court with the possibility of losing by up to six points and also guarantee the leadership of the group. A defeat of between seven and 14 points would place the team in second place. However, the start of the game was not promising for the Brazilians. Cameroon, taking advantage of Brazil's disastrous second period, opened a 24-point gap. At this moment, the classification of the Selection she looked compromised. Jeremiah Hill, standout from the African team, was the scorer of the game with 22 points, further complicating the situation for Brazil.

EX-FLAMENGO MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The recovery began in the third period, with Yago Mateus taking command. Known as “Little Monster” since his Flamengo days, Yago demonstrated his ability to set up the game and control the team’s rhythm. He found Leo Meindl and Lucas Dias free on several occasions, which was crucial in reducing the difference on the scoreboard.

Yago Mateus was on the court practically all the final minutes of the match and ended the match with six points, six rebounds and seven assists. His vision of the game allowed Meindl and Lucas Dias, who were Brazil's top scorers with 19 and 16 points, respectively, to lead the comeback. Yago's precise assists were fundamental in keeping the team focused and determined.

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FlaBasquete beats Botafogo 88 to 61 and goes to the semis of the NBB Opening Tournament undefeated

Mais Querido secured first place in Group A with two wins in two games

Flabasquete took no notice of his rival. Photo: Matheus Maranhão / LNB

FlaBasquete beat Botafogo 88 to 61, at Nilson Nelson, in Brasília, and closed the first phase of the NBB Opening Tournament with two wins in two games - and consequently - qualifying for the final stage of the competition with first place in Group A. Now, Pride of the Nation awaits next Tuesday's results (1) , to find out their opponent in the semi-finals of the tournament (Minas or Vasco), which will be held on Thursday, at 5:30 pm.

Mais Querido dominated the match from start to finish, with great performances from the three reinforcements Shaq Johnson, Lucas Siewert and Jordan William, with 15, 14 and 10 points, respectively. Last Sunday, FlaBasquete beat Brasilia 91-76, also at Nilson Nelson, highlighted by Gui Deodato, who led the team in points (19) and efficiency.

The game Initial quintet : Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Jhonatan Luz, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizzi

Flamengo started the match very well, showing all its offensive power from the perimeter with Alexey and Jhonatan Luz. Throughout the first fourth, Flamengo controlled the match. At the end of the first half, 9 points ahead of Mais Querido: 24 to 15.

Rubro-Negro started the second quarter as they ended the first: flowing offensively. Lucas Siewert and Shaq Johnson contributed with good shots - Taya Gallizzi, in turn, scored a beautiful dunk that forced a timeout from Botafogo. Next, Alexey found Siewert with a beautiful pass and the pivot showed resource on the tray: 10 points for him in the second period. There was still time for Shaq Johnson to kill two triple balls in a row for Mengão to open 17 ahead. Jordan Williams for three closed the score: the game went to halftime with a partial victory of 45 to 27 for Mengão.

“It's our rhythm of the game, which we implement every day in training. For Flamengo we have to give our lives every game, even more so in a classic", commented Lucas Siewert after a great performance in the first half.

Jordan Williams put his entire arsenal of shots on display and was the name of the game in the third quarter Luan Rodrigues, Lucas Siewert and Jhonatan Luz also helped FlaBasquete increase the already large lead: 68 to 43 at the end of the third half.

Shaq Johnson opened the proceedings in the last period, isolating himself as a leader. the scorer of the match. But it was the Crias who stood out in the last stage! Luan Rodrigues, Ítalo Honorato and Matheus Gueiros had time on the court and showed a lot of quality, all contributing with baskets. FlaBasquete kept the pace until the end and closed the game. with an undisputed victory: 88 to 61.

Franco Balbi, team captain, spoke about not letting the ball fall even with the advantage.

"That has to be our spirit, no The score matters. We have to give everything on the court, show this willingness every game to become much better than we already are", concluded the point guard.