It's a classic! Flamengo learn NBB quarter-final dates and times | OneFootball

Flamengo and Brasília will battle for a spot in the NBB semifinals

The National Basketball League (LNB) has announced the dates and times for the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) quarterfinal games. Finishing fifth in the regular season, the Rubro-Negro will face fourth-place Brasília. The matchup will be a best-of-five series and gets underway this Tuesday (05), in the Federal District.

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIMES FOR FLAMENGO VS BRASÍLIA?

As Flamengo finished lower in the standings, they will have to play three games away from home (if all five games are needed). Meanwhile, the Rubro-Negro’s two home games will be held at Maracanãzinho. The clashes mark one of the biggest rivalries in NBB history.

WHO ARE THE BIGGEST NBB CHAMPIONS?

Flamengo are the most successful team in NBB history, with seven titles. Brasília rank third, with three (Franca are second, with four). However, in the previous decade, the two teams developed an intense rivalry. The first nine titles in the history of the tournament, which began in 2008, were shared between the two teams.

HOW DID THE TWO TEAMS DO IN THE PREVIOUS ROUND?

In the NBB, the top four teams advance directly to the quarterfinals. In other words, Brasília had the last few weeks off. On the other hand, Flamengo had to face União Corinthians in the round of 16. In the series, the Rubro-Negro lost one game, but won three and advanced.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.