Flamengo and Botafogo face each other this Monday (29/12), at 8pm (Brasília time)in Maracanãzinho, at New Basketball Brazil (NBB). The classic pits teams that are going through different moments in the national competition face to face.
The duel is broadcast on ESPN (closed TV), Disney+ Premium (streaming), XSports (open TV) and Flamengo TV (YouTube).
Click no player below to watch the game on Flamengo TV’s YouTube channel.
Flamengo x Botafogo: how the teams arrive
After beating Vasco away from home, Flamengo returns to the court for another match against a state rival. The red-black team arrives strong and occupies the leadership of the NBB, sharing first place with Pinheiros, with 15 wins and only two defeats so far.
The recent retrospect of the confrontation also weighs in favor of Flamengo. Botafogo has not defeated its NBB rival since May 2019, and, since then, the Gávea team has won all meetings between the teams in the league.
Under the command of Sérgio Hernández, Flamengo is on a streak of five consecutive victories. The good moment is sustained by the combination of experienced players, such as Jhonatan Luz, and young players who have been gaining ground, such as Matheus Gueiros.
On the other side, Botafogo comes under pressure. Alvinegro currently occupies 19th place and is trying to get closer to the G16 to guarantee a place in the playoffs. With irregular performance throughout the season, Glorioso sees the classic as an opportunity to turn the key.
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