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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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FlaBasquete went to Spain for a series of pre-season friendlies. In the first match on European territory, Pride of the Nation played a very balanced game with UCAM Murcia, but ended up being defeated by 75 to 73, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (4), in the gym Pabellón Polideportivo José Ortega Chumilla , in Yecla.
It is worth mentioning that Murcia was second in the Spanish Basketball League (ACB) last season.
1st Quarter
Mengão's first match of the season started off balanced. Taya Gallizzi, in the bottle, scored the first two Pride of the Nation points. The confrontation continued with exchanges of points, but with two shots of three, UCAM Murcia opened a small advantage: 21 to 14 for the Spanish team.
2nd Quarter
At the beginning of the In the second period, Mais Querido sought the turnaround with four triple balls: two with Shaq Johnson, one with Kayo Gonçalves and one with Jhonatan Luz. Afterwards, Kayo converted another ball from the perimeter to keep Mengão in front. Gallizzi received a good ball and went for a dunk, scoring two more points. The game was well balanced, with UCAM Murcia not allowing Fla to gain an advantage. In the final seconds of the quarter, the Spanish team left the match tied at 41-41.
3rd Quarter
At the break, Murcia took the lead with a triple ball. Point guard Alexey worked well on the play inside the box and scored two points. To regain the lead, Gallizzi also converted his shot for two. On the court, Franco Balbi gave a beautiful assist for Gui Deodato to score on a tray. Afterwards, Mengão's number 1 hit the front, drove to the bottle and scored two more. He was still fouled and made the free throw. Diarra received a good pass in the box and went for a spike. With a two-point advantage, the Spanish team ended the quarter winning 60 to 58.
4th Quarter
In the last quarter, Lucas Siewert received the ball from the perimeter and scored a triple ball right in the corners. initial minutes. The confrontation remained very balanced, with the teams alternating in the lead on the scoreboard. Kayo Gonçalves closed the space in defense with a beautiful block to prevent UCAM Murcia from scoring. Always decisive, Balbi received the ball well and hit a triple ball. The duel remained disputed until the end, but Murcia ended up winning 75 to 73.
Next challenge
The Pride of the Nation returns to the court next Friday (6) to face Básquet Coruña, at 3pm (Brasília time), in Granada-ESP.
Starting quintet
Alexey; Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Lucas Siewert and Taya Gallizzi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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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