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Tomorrow! FlaBasquete debuts in pursuit of its third world championship; check out the details
17 Set 2025 | 13:59
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17 Jan 2025 | 09:45 |
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After draw in footballand defeat in volleyball< /b>, Flamengo basketball also failed to achieve a positive result this Thursday (16). In the return of Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), Rubro-Negro was beaten by Corinthians by 95 to 87, in São Paulo.
The Flamengo returned to the courts for the NBB after almost a month, since the victory against Mogi, in Rio de Janeiro, in December 2024. In the first quarter, the team rubro-negra came behind, losing 32 to 28. The balance marked the second period, but Corinthians maintained the advantage, closing at 24 to 23.
After the break, Flamengo reacted and dominated the third quarter, winning by 22 to 15 and taking the lead in the overall score by 73 to 71. However, in the last period, the São Paulo team regained control of the game, with a strong performance that guaranteed the victory by 24 to 14 in the decisive quarter.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Among the highlights of Flamengo, Johnson Sr. and Williams shared the basket position, with 14 points each. Ruan led the assists, with eight decisive passes, while Alexey was the team's main rebounder, with 12 rebounds.
CLASSIFICATION AND SITUATION IN THE NBB
With the defeat, Flamengo lost the chance to take the lead. The team led by Gustavo De Conti remains with 35 points, while Minas leads the championship with 36 points. Rubro-Negro has a 75% success rate in the competition.
NEXT CHALLENGE
Flamengo returns to the courts next Saturday (18), to face Pinheiros, in Ginásio Poliesportivo H. Villaboim, at 5pm (Brasília time), in a game valid for the 15th round of the NBB.
Flamengo was defeated in its debut at the FIBA Club World Cup and the point guard acknowledges the team's delay in responding
18 Set 2025 | 10:44 |
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FlaBasquete kicked off its FIBA World Cup campaign with a daunting challenge. Champions League Americas champions faced NBA G-League United in pursuit of their third world title, but failed to secure a winning start .
The Americans opened up a 20-point lead, putting Flamengo in a difficult position. The comeback, however, came in the final quarter: Alexey and Kayo Gonçalves led a spectacular comeback , putting Flamengo ahead in the final minutes.
Alexey on FlaBasquete's defeat: "The problem was having to chase after it"
Despite their efforts, NBA G-League United regained the lead in the final seconds and won 93-91 . Mengão even tied the game before their opponents' final shot, but were unable to force overtime.
After the match, in an interview with Flamengo TV , point guard Alexey acknowledged that the late reaction cost the team dearly: “The problem was having to chase it down. We were slow to respond and only changed our approach when the lead was already significant . That was a big loss. But it was still a great game, decided by the details. We knew it would be tough. Now it's time to focus on the rest of the championship. We still have a chance to win the title, and we'll do our part.”
FlaBasquete returns to the court this Friday (19), at 6 am (Brasília time), against the Australians from Illawarra Hawks . The victory is essential to maintain the dream of the three-time championship and to seek another star for the Sacred Mantle of the sport.
Flamengo came within 20 points of the NBA G-League team, managed to turn the tables, but the American team converted shots in sequence and closed the score
18 Set 2025 | 08:40 |
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Flamengo debuted with a 93-91 defeat at the Basketball World Cup against NBA G-League United on Thursday morning (18) in a game of strong emotions. Current two-time champion of the competition, with titles in 2014 and 2022, Sérgio "Oveja" Hernández's team dreams of a third title. And, despite the defeat, they showed the power to react.
FlaBasquete started poorly against NBA G-League United, trailing by as much as 20 points . However, they picked up steam in the final quarter and staged a stunning comeback, taking the lead with just a few minutes remaining.
With Kayo Gonçalves and Alexey standing out, the Red-Blacks opened up a three-point lead with just five seconds remaining. But the opposition's response was immediate: two consecutive baskets put the Americans back in front .
There was still time for more excitement. Flamengo earned two free throws on the final attack and converted only one, leaving the game tied at 91-91. There were 2.5 seconds left on the clock. That was enough for NBA G-League United to find the decisive basket and close out the game at 93-91.
The defeat could have been devastating if Flamengo hadn't recovered after being 20 points behind. The reaction keeps the team alive in the fight for classification . Now, Rubro-Negro returns to the court this Friday (19), at 6 am (Brasília time), against the Illawarra Hawks, from Australia.
Watch Flamengo's debut in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in real time, with exclusive broadcast and images direct from Singapore.
18 Set 2025 | 04:00 |
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Flamengo basketball begins this Thursday (September 18), in Singapore, its journey in the FIBA Intercontinental Club Cup, considered the Basketball World Cup.
Flamengo faces NBA G League United (USA) at 6 a.m. (Brasília time) , with exclusive coverage on FlamengoTV throughout Brazil. On September 19, also at 6 a.m., the opponent will be the Illawarra Hawks of Australia. The decisive matches will take place over the weekend.
Before the tournament began, Sérgio Hernández's team, Oveja, trained in Spain. The period included friendlies against local opponents and helped them adapt to the time difference . The coach highlighted the group's confidence and the club's facilities:
" We are very happy and excited to represent the continent in a competition of this magnitude. We want to put Flamengo at the top of the world – where it should always be, " said Oveja.
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