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18 Jan 2025 | 19:41 |
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In another game away from home for the NBB, the FlaBasquete beat Pinheiros 86 to 65 this Saturday afternoon (18), at the Henrique Villaboim gym. After a bad start, the red and black team recovered and were superior until the end of the match. Now, the Rio team will face Vasco in the quarterfinals of the Super 8 Cup.
Highlights
Gui Deodato – 19 points;
Lucas Siewert – 16 points;
Jordan Williams – 12 points.
1st Quarter
The match started with Pinheiros opening nine points of advantage. Shaq Johnson scored the first two red-and-black points. The home team controlled the action and maintained a good advantage on the scoreboard. In the final minutes, Pride of the Nation reacted and closed the gap. With freedom, Shaq Johnson scored a triple ball and cut Pinheiros' advantage to just one point. On the court, Gallizzi scored two points and made Mengão ahead on the scoreboard for the first time. In the last seconds, Pinheiros tied the match, and with that the partial ended 24 to 24.
2nd Room
At the beginning of the second quarter, Jhonatan Luz hit a triple ball and put the red-black team back in advantage. Afterwards, Gui Deodato also converted a three-ball. On the other hand, Pinheiros responded in kind and did not allow Mais Querido to gain an advantage on the scoreboard. Jordan Williams received it freely, shot from the perimeter and the ball went in. Alexey gave a beautiful assist for Gui Deodato to score two more points. With another triple ball from Gui Deodato, Pride of the Nation took the lead by eleven points and went into the break winning 50 to 39.
3rd Room
On the way back to the third period, Lucas Siewert took responsibility and scored six points in two attacks. As the quarter progressed, FlaBasquete maintained control of the match and opened up an even bigger lead. Jordan Williams received it by cutting the marking and converted another three-pointer in the game. On the court, Balbi also repeated his teammate and scored three more points for Pride of the Nation, who closed the partial winning by 18 points: 78 to 56.
4th Quarter
In the last quarter, FlaBasquete maintained the same pace, not allowing Pinheiros to show any reaction. Gui Deodoto and Lucas Siewert hit two triple balls in the sequence, maintaining a good advantage on the scoreboard. To complete the red-black victory, Jordan Williams hit the dunk and scored two more points in the 86-65 victory.
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Next challenge
Orgulho da Nação returns to the court on Sunday (26) for the classic against Vasco, at 11am, at Maracanãzinho, in the quarter-finals of the Super 8 Cup.
Starting Quintet
Alexey, Shaq Johnson, Jordan Williams, Lucas Siewert and Ruan Miranda.
Technician: Gustavo De Conti.
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.
Rubro-Negro beats Fortaleza 87-71 in Brasília and secures first victory in the preseason tournament, showing good team harmony
30 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flabasquete began its participation in the NBB Opening Tournament with a victory over Fortaleza by 87 to 71, on Monday night (29), at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília. The victory marks a good start in the pre-season competition and highlights the team's initial rapport.
Point guard Alex Negrete led the team with 18 points . Alexey Borges also stood out with 16 points and 7 assists, while power forward Kayo Gonçalves contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds.
After the match, Kayo Gonçalves emphasized the importance of the tournament for the squad's chemistry and cohesion. " This tournament will be very important for us to get some experience, to have more contact with the game. It's extremely important for us coming off the World Cup, which was a different kind of preparation ," he said before concluding.
" We're going to use these games to get to know each other better on the court and build the chemistry that will lead us to better results when the season starts ," said the Flamengo power forward.
Flamengo returns to the court this Tuesday (30), at 5:30 pm, to face Pato Basquete, again at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson. Just like the debut, entry will be free and the broadcast will be provided by Metrópoles, on YouTube.
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