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Flamengo won the first two periods, but lost the final two

Flamengo ended up losing to Brasília 98-90 last Sunday (10), in a game valid for the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) quarterfinals. After the match, opposing player Kevin Crescenzi revealed a locker-room conversation aimed at stopping the rubro-negro side’s strengths.

— At halftime, we talked about how we could improve our defense and limit them (Flamengo) in the second half. We also realized we were committing too many turnovers, and that weighed heavily —, the player began.

“You can’t make that many mistakes against a team of Flamengo’s caliber. We adjusted those details and managed to come from behind,” Kevin Crescenzi concluded shortly after the game against Flamengo last Sunday (10).

HOW DID THE FLAMENGO VS. BRASÍLIA GAME GO?

Flamengo started with the advantage against Brasília, winning the first two periods 24-20 and 25-24. As a result, the rubro-negro team went into halftime leading the overall score by six points.

However, after the break, Brasília improved, saw Flamengo start to make mistakes, and quickly took back the lead in the third period. The visitors won it 31-23. Then they sealed the victory by taking the final quarter 23-17.

WHEN IS THE NEXT GAME?

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the fourth quarterfinal game against Brasília. The rubro-negro team faces the Brasília side on Wednesday (13) at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match.

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