Flamengo’s unbeaten run ends: concede late, lose first NBB match | OneFootball

After ten consecutive wins, Flamengo suffered their first defeat against Brasília

The unbeaten run of Flamengo in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) has come to an end. After a spectacular streak of ten victories, the Pride of the Nation was surprised by Brasília, losing 85 to 83 at the Maracanãzinho. The visitors secured the win with a basket two seconds before the end this Thursday (20).

Now, only two teams have suffered a single defeat in the NBB: Flamengo and Minas. On the other hand, Brasília climbed the competition table, moving up to third place with eight wins and two draws. However, the Pride of the Nation remains strong in the fight to finish the regular season in first place.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

With the support of the fans, who showed up in large numbers at the Maracanãzinho, Flamengo seemed poised to secure their 11th victory in the NBB without much trouble. After all, in the first quarter, the Rubro-Negro led 27 to 18.

However, in the second quarter, Brasília managed to tighten up their defense, allowing only 15 points to Fla. In that period, the team from the Central-West scored 23. As a result, the teams went to the locker rooms with just a one-point difference in favor of Mengão (42 to 41).

After halftime, the game remained balanced. With Gui Deodato inspired from beyond the arc, Flamengo outscored their opponents 24 to 19 in the third quarter. In the final quarter, however, everything went wrong for Mengão, and Brasília pulled off an unexpected comeback with a dunk by Brunão two seconds before the end.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the court next Saturday (22), once again at the Maracanãzinho, against Rio Claro. The game starts at 5 p.m. (Brasília time). Mengão fans are called upon to fill the arena, as right after, the Maracanã will be packed for the football team's match against Bragantino, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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