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NBA G-League wins and eliminates Flamengo from the Basketball Club World Cup
20 Set 2025 | 08:35
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18 Mai 2025 | 14:42 |
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Flamengo was far from delivering eye-catching basketball, but in practice, they advanced. The hard-fought victory against Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo closed the quarterfinals and secured Sergio Oveja's team among the four best in the competition. The game had a playoff feel from start to finish. Flamengo even started better, but suffered a sudden drop in performance in the third quarter. Corinthians, encouraged by the fans, grew and turned the score around.
The final stretch was nerve-racking. With the ball in his hands, Alexey took responsibility. In an individual play, he infiltrated, feinted and scored the winning basket, just a few seconds before the end. It was the breathing space the team needed to seal its spot. In the next attack, Corinthians had the chance to tie or win, but Flamengo's defense showed up at the right moment. Ruan Miranda rose at the right time and made a decisive block, ending the series 3-2 for Rubro-Negro.
In the post-match interview with ESPN, Argentine coach Sergio Oveja made a point of praising Corinthians' campaign and acknowledged the difficulty of qualifying. According to him, the suffering in the quarterfinals will serve as fuel for the next challenges of the Mais Querido in its great treasure.
“Corinthians is a very good team, with smart players, with courage. A good coach. The truth is that it was very difficult. I think this series prepared us to play a very tough game in the semifinals, and, if possible, in the final as well,” said Oveja.
Alexey's performance was given special attention by the coach. Oveja did not hide his admiration for the point guard, praising not only his technical performance, but also his attitude in decisive moments. “ He's a guy who doesn't just play well. He's brave, man . He makes decisions in hot moments. He's our pride. Corinthians defended him very well. That's why he's brave. Because you often fall. He kept going, kept going, and was the highlight of today's game,” added the coach.
The victory puts Flamengo in another NBB semifinal, maintaining its recent tradition of leading the tournament. The opponent in the next round has yet to be defined, but the Rio de Janeiro team is already preparing to face a new level of demand. The red-and-black squad will have little time to catch its breath. The coaching staff must work to adjust details, especially in emotional control and offensive consistency, which began to waver again during the series against Corinthians.
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.
With free entry and broadcast on YouTube, Rubro-Negro begins participation in a competition that brings together 12 teams against Fortaleza
29 Set 2025 | 19:29 |
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Flabasquete debuts this Monday (29) in the NBB Opening Tournament, a competition that marks the pre-season of national basketball. Rubro-Negro faces Fortaleza at 8 pm, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília , with free entry for fans and exclusive broadcast on Metrópoles' YouTube channel.
Next, Flamengo returns to the court this Tuesday (30), at 5:30 pm, to face Pato Basquete, also in Brasília. In its second edition, the NBB Opening Tournament has the participation of 12 teams , organized into four groups with three teams each. In the initial phase, the matches are played in a single round.
The group leaders advance to the title game , while the second-place teams play for 5th through 8th place. Third-place teams compete for 9th through 12th place. This means each team is guaranteed at least four matches, regardless of their final standings.
The club's coach, Sérgio Hernandez , emphasized the importance of the competition in the preparation process for the New Basketball Brazil. " It's a great opportunity for us to compete in this competition . Each team is guaranteed four games, regardless of their position in the first phase. And that's perfect; it's ideal for the stage of preparation we're in," the coach stated.
He also emphasized that the competition contributes to the team's collective development: " We're coming off an extremely tough start to the season, like the Club World Cup . Now we're entering a reality that's a little more similar to what we'll experience in the NBB. This will allow us to continue maturing as a team, both through the games we'll play, the training sessions we'll have there, and the week-long experience together. All of this will contribute significantly to the team's growth," he added.
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