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Flamengo to Debut in the NBB on October 18, Against Bauru

The Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) released the schedule for the new season of the competition this Friday (5th), and Flamengo will make its debut on October 18. With an eye on the national title, the red-and-black team will face Bauru at 5pm (Brasília time), away from home.

Thus, Flamengo will play at home for the first time on October 21, against Unifacisa, at 8pm (Brasília time). It’s worth mentioning that the Pride of the Nation will play two classics against Vasco and Botafogo. In fact, they will end the initial phase with a match against the team from General Severiano in December.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SCHEDULE?

WHAT WILL THE NBB BE LIKE?

The upcoming season of the NBB will feature 20 teams, unlike the previous one, which had only 18. The rules remain the same, with teams facing each other in a single round. Thus, 16 advance to the playoffs. The first place faces the 16th, the second faces the 15th, and so on.

In this way, Flamengo will be seeking its eighth NBB title to remain the most successful club in the competition, since Franca, the current trophy holder, has four. Last season, the Pride of the Nation was eliminated in the semifinals precisely by the team that lifted the trophy.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

However, before thinking about the NBB, Flamengo will hold a preseason in Europe against teams from Spain. That’s because the red-and-black team’s idea is to prepare for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Thus, Mengão will debut in the World Cup on the 18th of this month, against G League United (USA).

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