Corinthians beat Vasco at home for second straight NBB win

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·30 ottobre 2025

Corinthians beat Vasco at home for second straight NBB win

By Daniel Keppler / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the night of this Wednesday, the 29th, Corinthians returned to the court for the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). In a match held at the Wlamir Marques Gymnasium and valid for the third round of the competition, the Alvinegro hosted Vasco, maintaining good control of the game during most periods to win 81 x 64, securing their second consecutive victory in the competition.

Coach Jece Leite sent a starting lineup of Elinho, Davaunta Thomas, Elyjah Clark, Victão, and Lucas Cauê to the court. The bench included Tico Faria, Alisson Venancio, Lucas Cardoso, Gabriel Novaes, Munford, Kaique, Kauan Raymundo, and Jamelão available for substitutions.

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Vasco started the game by opening the scoreboard, but Corinthians responded, and the beginning was balanced. Elinho, Clark, and Victão led the Corinthians comeback, establishing a five-point lead with five minutes remaining. Although Vasco tried to reduce the gap, Timão maintained the lead and extended it in the final moments with standout performances from Clark and Thomas. Corinthians closed the dominant period with a 29 x 17 lead.

Corinthians kept up the pace in the second period, with strong defense that prevented Vasco from scoring in the opening minutes, also relying on Lucas Cauê to be decisive in the attack. Vasco attempted a comeback, but Timão continued to control the game, recovering rebounds and betting on quick transitions. In the final minutes, Corinthians managed possession and offensive actions, ending the first half ahead by 44 x 28.

After the break, Corinthians slowed down a bit, allowing Vasco to narrow the difference. Victão hit a three-pointer at a crucial moment, restoring calm. Vasco kept pressing, but Victão, Clark, and Elinho ensured the advantage was maintained. Heading into the final period, Timão kept the lead, better controlling the opponent's momentum.

The fourth period, finally, began balanced, with errors on both sides and strong defenses. Corinthians, however, knew how to exploit the physical wear of the Cariocas, extending the lead to 20 points. Even with Vasco trying to fight back, Timão maintained dominance, controlling the pace and valuing possession, closing the game at 81 x 64.

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