Mogi v Corinthians Basketball: where to watch and likely line-up | OneFootball

On the night of this Monday (21), Corinthians begins its journey in search of a spot in the Campeonato Paulista de Basquete final. At 8 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will visit Mogi Basquete at Ginásio Hugo Ramos, in Mogi, in the countryside of São Paulo, for the first game — in the best-of-five series — of the state semifinals. The club from Parque São Jorge finished the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista in the sport with the third-best overall record, totaling five wins and two losses.

Corinthians’ qualification for the semifinal was secured against Pinheiros. Timão began the series with an 87-79 loss away from home, but managed to turn things around in the next two games. Playing at Ginásio Wlamir Marques, the black-and-white team won the second matchup 96-91 and forced a third game. In the decisive clash, also at Parque São Jorge, Corinthians imposed itself with an 82-65 victory and closed the series 2-1.

Photo: Beto Miller/Agência Corinthians

Probable Corinthians lineup

Head coach Jece Leite is expected to start the game with the following lineup/starting five: Leal, Victão, Betinho, Gemadinha and Elinho.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not at Ginásio Hugo Ramos, in Mogi das Cruzes, in the countryside of São Paulo, will be able to watch the game on TV FPB’s YouTube channel, the digital platform of the Federação Paulista de Basquete. After the final buzzer, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened in the matchup.

Next game

After the first semifinal game, the two teams will face each other again this Wednesday (23) at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), at Ginásio Wlamir Marques, in Parque São Jorge. Besides chasing a place in the final, Timão is trying to end a long spell without lifting the state trophy. Owner of 14 Paulista titles, the club has not won the competition since 1985. In that span, it is worth noting, the sport was even suspended, only returning to action in 2018.

See the semifinal schedule between Corinthians and Mogi

Mogi’s campaign in this Campeonato Paulista de Basquete

Mogi’s path in the quarterfinals was shorter. The team won both games against São José and secured qualification without needing a third game. In the first meeting, even playing away from home, Mogi won 102-77. Then, in front of its home crowd, it confirmed its place with another win, this time 104-81.

Home-court advantage in the semifinal was defined by the first-phase records. Mogi ended the qualifying stage in second place, with six wins and just one loss. Corinthians finished right behind in third, with five positive results and two negative ones. The semifinalists have also already faced each other in this edition of the state championship. In the first phase, Mogi had the upper hand at Ginásio Hugo Ramos and beat Timão 87-55.

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