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The teams play their first game next Saturday (18)
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On Tuesday night (14), Flamengo met their next opponent in the NBB semifinals. After a closely contested match between Vasco and Bauru, the team from São Paulo won 74 to 72 and secured classification in the competition, where they will face Mais Querido.
In the draw for the quarter-finals of the NBB, Bauru and Vasco played a game totally balanced. The Vasco team won the first period by 20 to 16. Then, the São Paulo team won 16 to 11 in the second period and went into the break ahead. nervous teams. Vasco won 26 to 24 and returned to the lead in the overall score. However, Bauru improved their performance, emerged victorious 20-16 and ended the match by qualifying for the semi-finals.
MATCH DATES WITH FLAMENGOGame 1 – Saturday ( 18) – Flamengo x Bauru – Tijuca Tênis Clube;
Game 2- Tuesday (21) – Bauru x Flamengo – Pressure Cooker;
Game 3 – Thursday (23) – Bauru x Flamengo – Pressure Cooker;
Game 4 – Sunday (26) – Flamengo x Bauru – Tijuca Tênis Clube;
Game 5 – Tuesday (28) – Flamengo x Bauru – Tijuca Tênis Clube;
FLAMENGO The game will be at Tijuca Tênis Clube next Saturday (18), at 3pm. The confrontation will be broadcast on open TV, TV Cultura, and on ESPN, pay TV.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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Mais Querido beat Bauru again and qualified for the final of the competition
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Last Thursday night (23), Orgulho da Nação took the court again to face Bauru, in game 3 of the NBB semifinals. Thus, Mais Querido swept the São Paulo team with a score of 110 x 72. Now, Rubro-Negro awaits Minas or Franca in the big decision.
Minas and Franca will play game four. Franca opened the match at home, winning 87 to 63. In game two, in Minas, the home team drew, winning 80 to 67. Still at home, Minas lost match three by 82 to 72. Thus, the series returns to the interior of São Paulo, for game four and, if necessary, game five.
CONFRONTATION DATEGame four of the best-of-five semifinal series between Minas and Franca takes place this coming Saturday (25), at the Pedrocão gym, in Franca. If the home team wins, the series ends 3-1. If Minas wins, game five will take place on Monday (27). In other words, Flamengo will be able to have up to four days of rest in relation to the other finalist.
FLAMENGO'S PERFORMANCE WITH MINAS AND FRANCAMais Querido already knows that they will play the final series with advantage of court command. Rubro-Negro will play three of the five possible games in Rio de Janeiro. Playing at home, Flamengo lost to Minas, but beat Franca in the NBB regular season.
Against the Minas Gerais team, the defeat took place on October 13, 2023, by 87 to 70. Against the team from São Paulo, the victory was by the score of 93 to 67, on February 2nd of this year. On January 11th, Mais Querido lost again to Minas by 86 to 78, but on March 21st, they beat Franca by 88 to 73.
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