Flamengo v Franca: kick-off time and where to watch the NBB top spot clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Franca face off this Thursday (19th) at 7 PM (Brasília time)

It's Pride of the Nation day on the court! After achieving 21 wins in 26 games in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) 2025/2026, Flamengo returns to action this Thursday (19th). The red-black team faces Franca at 7 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanãzinho.

The match, which is for the leadership of the Novo Basquete Brasil, will be broadcasted by NSports (closed channel and YouTube) and Flamengo TV (YouTube). Additionally, Coluna do Fla will post the results and highlights of the big game on their website and social media.

HOW IS MENGÃO DOING?

Flamengo is currently in third place in the NBB, behind Franca and Pinheiros. Thus, with 46 points in 26 games, the Pride of the Nation depends only on itself to reclaim the leadership this Thursday (19th).

In the last round, Flamengo lost to Rio Claro 93 to 87. At the Felipe Karam Gymnasium, in the interior of São Paulo, the Red-Black was leading by three points. However, with two free throws, they were overtaken with two seconds left in the duel.

This defeat exposed a crisis in the red-black team, which has had five losses in six matches. Now, the Pride of the Nation will count on the support of the fans to try for a positive result this Thursday (19th).

AND WHAT ABOUT FRANCA?

Franca, on the other hand, holds the first position in the standings, with 49 points in 27 games played. The São Paulo team comes from three consecutive victories in the last rounds of the NBB and aims to maintain the streak to secure the top of the table.

FLAMENGO VS FRANCA TECHNICAL SHEET

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