Flamengo x Botafogo: watch live (with images) 2nd round NBB Opening Tournament

This Sunday morning (29), Flamengo debuted in the Apertura do Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) with a victory against Brasília, 91 to 75, at the BRB Nilson Nelson Arena, in the federal capital.

O Mais Querido came from behind in the first period, with Brasília opening 17 points against 15. However, Rubro-Negro came back better in the second quarter and applied 31 to 19, going into the break ahead by 46 to 36 .

Brasília showed a reaction when returning from the break. The home team won the third period 19-18, in a balanced game. However, Pride of the Nation entered the quarter and won the last period with authority, scoring 27 to 21 and achieving victory with ease.

FLAMENGO IN THE LEADERSHIP OF GROUP A< /p>

With the victory against Brasília, Mais Querido started at the head of the competition and took the lead. Group A has three teams. Thus, Pride of the Nation is first, while Botafogo, which has not yet debuted, is second. The first two teams advance to the semifinals.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Mais Querido focuses on the next match. Pride of the Nation returns to the courts this Monday (30), at 7:45 pm, when they face Botafogo, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in a game valid for the second round of Group A.

 

The Flamengo preparing for another season of Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) with the opening tournament of the 2024/2025 edition. The red and black team, known for its strong tradition in national basketball, will participate in the event that will be held for the first time before the official start of the competition. This initiative aims to increase the league's visibility and offer teams the opportunity to fine-tune their strategies before the start of the regular championship.

FlaBasquete, which has already held part of its pre-season in Spain, where it faced teams European teams in friendlies, sees the tournament as a chance to test their tactical evolution and the players' performance after this period of international preparation. The team faced challenges against high-level teams in European basketball, which served as an important laboratory for coach Gustavo De Conti, who seeks to adjust details in the red and black squad.

 FLAMENGO COMES STRONGEST IN THE SEASON

The NBB opening tournament is a new addition to the Brazilian basketball calendar. The initiative aims to promote competition and attract more attention to the sport, creating a climate of expectation among fans and increasing engagement before the start of the season. For Flamengo, this competition comes at an ideal time, allowing the team to gain rhythm in the game and put into practice the adjustments made during the pre-season.

Although the tournament is a short competition, without The same weight as an NBB title, it represents an opportunity for teams to measure their strengths and adapt to tactical and squad changes. Flamengo, as one of the main clubs in Brazil, it will enter the court seeking to maintain its hegemony on the national scene and show that it is ready to compete for another league title.

FlaBasquete's tour of Spain was a stage important part of the team's planning for the 2024/2025 season. Facing traditional teams in European basketball, Flamengo was able to test the physical resistance of its players, their ability to react in intense games and, above all, observe how the new reinforcements adapt to Gustavo De Conti's tactical scheme.

< One of the focuses of this preparation was to strengthen the defense, something that the red-and-black coach has already highlighted as a point of attention for the new cycle. Furthermore, the integration of younger players with veterans was another aspect worked on. The mix of experience and youth is one of Flamengo's bets for the season, and the international trip provided game situations that helped strengthen this dynamic.