Elyjah Clark praises team spirit after Corinthians' NBB win | OneFootball

Corinthians defeated Bauru Basket 104 x 81 last Friday night (13th) at the Wlamir Marques Gymnasium, in a match valid for the 30th round of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) 2025/26. After the match, shooting guard Elyjah Clark commented on the team's performance and highlighted factors that have contributed to the team's positive moment in the competition.

The player was one of the highlights for Corinthians in the match, recording 19 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. During the period in which he has been playing with more responsibilities in playmaking, due to Elinho's absence, Clark also spoke about the adaptation process to the role and the team's collective performance.

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“We approached this game like all the others: with confidence. The essential thing is to be ready to perform. Playing as a point guard has been a different experience for me, but I am learning on the job. There are moments when I enjoy the role, but at other times I feel the difficulties of adaptation. Anyway, the group did an excellent job of staying united today. We played well, collectively”, he said in an interview with ESPN.

The result obtained at Parque São Jorge marked the longest winning streak for Corinthians in the NBB since the resumption of basketball at the club in 2018. Commenting on the moment the team is experiencing this season, number 15 highlighted aspects he considers fundamental for maintaining performance in the last rounds.

“The secret is to maintain confidence, believe in our talent, and above all, stay united. Things don't always work out as we plan, but the key is consistency. Fluctuations are part of the process, but the most important thing in these times is to stay calm and focused on the work”, he concluded.

With the victory, Corinthians remains at the top of the NBB standings. The team currently occupies third place, totaling 52 points, with a record of 22 wins and eight losses.

With nine games remaining until the end of the classification phase, the alvinegro team seeks to maintain the positive streak to stay among the top teams and secure home-court advantage in the round of 16 of the tournament. The next match will be against Brasília Basquete, on Friday (20th), at 8:15 PM (Brasília time), at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, in the Federal District.

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