Flamengo edge Cruzeiro in thriller, go joint top of NBB | OneFootball

Pinheiros, Flamengo, and Minas are tied for the lead in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB)

Another victory! The Pride of the Nation took to the court this Sunday (21) and defeated Cruzeiro by 93 to 80 at the Dona Salomé Gymnasium in Belo Horizonte. With this result, Flamengo tied for the lead in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).

How was the game?

The first period of the game between Flamengo and Cruzeiro was highly contested. With the teams alternating in the score, the Rubro-Negro finished ahead, winning 22 to 21. In the second quarter, the scenario was no different, and Mengão went into halftime with the upper hand at 43 to 40.

In the third period, however, Cruzeiro gained momentum and went into the last quarter leading 66 to 61. Thus, after falling behind, Flamengo chased the score and ‘crushed’ the Minas team. As a result, Mengão turned the game around and secured the victory at 93 to 80.

What is Flamengo's situation in the NBB?

With the victory this Sunday (21), Flamengo rose to second place in the NBB, with 30 points earned. Additionally, the Most Beloved has 14 wins and two losses in 16 games played, achieving an 87.5% success rate in the competition.

It is worth noting that Pinheiros and Minas also have 30 points in the NBB. However, the São Paulo team is in the lead, as they defeated Flamengo in the head-to-head match. On the other hand, the Minas club is in third place, because the Rubro-Negro has a better point differential.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo now returns to the court this Tuesday (23) in a ‘six-point game’. After all, the Rubro-Negro faces Minas at 7 PM (Brasília time) at the Minas team's arena, for the 11th round of the NBB. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match.

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