Corinthians captain hails strong NBB form, praises team effort | OneFootball

Corinthians Basketball secured another important victory last Friday night by defeating Bauru Basket 104 to 81. The match, part of the 2025/26 season of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), took place at the Wlamir Marques Gymnasium and marked Timão's 30th game in the competition.

One of the highlights of the match was the captain Victão. The power forward played a significant role in the result by scoring 15 points, helping the black-and-white team to secure the victory in front of the fans. After the duel, the number 10 celebrated the team's collective performance and emphasized that the team's defensive adjustment was crucial to securing the positive result.

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“I think it was a very important victory for us. We knew it was going to be a game decided in the details, and we managed to stand out when needed. The first half was very even, but in the second half, we got the details right, managed to dominate the rebounds better, and run the court. Offensively, I think the whole team did very well. Defensively, we understood the details when making rotations, who we had to rotate on and who we didn't. The team deserves congratulations”, began the number 10 in an interview for Corinthians' social media.

The first half of the match was marked by balance. The teams went into halftime tied at 43 to 43, reflecting the evenly matched level presented in the first two quarters. However, after returning from the locker rooms, the team led by Jece Leite changed its posture, especially in defense. Corinthians allowed only 19 points to the opponent in the third quarter and, at the same time, increased its offensive production by scoring 32 points in the period.

Maintaining the good rhythm in the last quarter, the team extended the lead on the scoreboard and closed the duel with a 23-point difference. With the triumph, Corinthians achieved a streak of eight consecutive victories, establishing the longest positive sequence since the sport was reactivated by the club in 2018.

Victão also commented on the moment the team is experiencing and highlighted the group's daily effort, as well as the motivation to represent the club in front of the fans.

“Regarding our winning streak, I think it's very important for the sport, it's very important for us. We work very hard, the day-to-day work is very arduous. I think this is coming back to us, all this work we do. And we just want to bring more joy to our fans”, he commented.

The series of positive results began back in January when Corinthians defeated Vasco da Gama Basketball away from home by 75 to 67. Following the trip to Rio de Janeiro, the team also overcame Botafogo Basketball by 74 to 73.

After that, there were victories against Fortaleza Basquete Cearense (96 to 76), Unifacisa Basketball (81 to 75), Mogi das Cruzes Basketball (82 to 75), São José Basketball (103 to 95), and Pato Basketball (89 to 79), before the victory against Bauru.

With the most recent result, the club from Parque São Jorge reached its 22nd triumph in the national competition, being the eighth consecutive. The campaign places Corinthians in fifth position on the table, totaling 52 points.

The team's next commitment in the NBB will be on Friday, March 20. The opponent will be Brasília Basketball, in a match valid for the 31st round. The game is scheduled for 8:15 PM at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, in the Federal District.

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