Mais Querido beat Botafogo in the second game and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBB
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Flamengo was not aware of Botafogo last Friday (26) and won 78-56, at Maracanãzinho. In this way, the red-black team advanced to the next stage in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). After the match, point guard Gabriel Jaú and coach Gustavinho evaluated Pride of the Nation's performance.
— We focus a lot on ourselves, that's what Gustavo asks, both defensively and offensively. We know the biggest objective, which is to be in the final, to be able to compete for another title. We are working on improving our game, without worrying so much about the opponent that will come, no matter the level of difficulty they present. Everyone who comes to the playoff is more focused and committed, so we have to be very careful —, said guard Gabriel Jaú.
— I think Flamengo played the series very well 80% of the time, we had a bad last quarter against Botafogo away. Congratulations to the team, now the focus is total on the quarterfinals. Both Fortaleza and São José are great teams, they play very hard —, highlighted Gustavinho.
Flamengo dominated the actions against Botafogo. In the first period, the red-and-black team scored 23 to 8. Despite the rival's improvement, Orgulho da Nação practically repeated it and scored 24 to 13 in the second, going into the break with a score of 47 to 21.
After the break, Botafogo grew in performance, but it was not enough to take away the large red-black advantage. At the break, the rivals won 17 to 15. Finally, in the fourth quarter, another triumph, now 18 to 16. However, Orgulho da Nação ended the match with a 22-point lead.
< p>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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Rubro-negro and alvinegro are among the 100 teams that spent the most on squad building in the world. Palmeiras is the other Brazilian present
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After speeches by the president of Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, the owner of SAF do Botafogo, John Textor, the Rubro-Negro leader continues to retort. In August, Landim pointed to black and white spending and called for financial fair play in Brazil. Textor gave an interview responding to the manager and, this Thursday (5), made a post on Instagram comparing amounts spent by the teams.
The owner of Botafogo used a post from “Portal Botafoguense”, on Instagram, in which it compares the amounts spent by Flamengo and its club in each sector.
