Coluna do Fla
·03 de outubro de 2025
Flamengo player: "We're finding our feet, improvement to come"

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·03 de outubro de 2025
Flamengo has qualified for the final of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) Opening Tournament after defeating Unión Santa Fé (ARG) by 80 to 73. After the match, point guard Alexey commented on the team's development.
— We are still finding our rhythm, it's normal to have this kind of (hard-fought) game at this point in the season. We haven't had much time to train together yet, due to the national team tournaments, Intercontinental — mentioned Alexey.
— We are getting things right, and that's exactly what the Opening Tournament is for, to help us improve as a team so we can be ready when it's time to decide the championships. We will keep working to reach our best — concluded the Flamengo player.
In the first phase, Flamengo defeated Pato Basquete and Fortaleza. Next, the red-black team overcame Unión Santa Fé and continues with a 100% record in the competition, with a chance to win the title undefeated.
Thus, Flamengo will play again on Saturday (04), against Minas, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), in the final of the NBB Opening Tournament. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.
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