The Brazilians took a big lead in the second half and qualified for the league final for the first time.
Flamengo did the job at home and beat Obras 80-67, to complete the sweep (2-0) in the Quarterfinal series and become the first to qualify for the Final 4 of the Basketball Champions League Americas. The team from Rio de Janeiro took the first game of the series on Monday at the Temple of Rock with a resounding 113 to 80. On Thursday night they did not disappoint their spectators at the Maracanazinho stadium, taking a big advantage in the second half .
Power forward Gabriel Galvanni was the highlight of “Mengao” with 24 points (10/14 on field goals), 7 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. Kayo Manfio, who in the first game of the series was the hero with 28 points, this time supported Galvanini with 12 points (3/6 on triples) and Gui Deodato added another 10 points for the Brazilians .
Flamengo tipped the balance squarely in their favor in the third quarter with a 27-17 run, capped by Scott Machado’s triple at the buzzer. That difference allowed them to pull away from the scoreboard by 14 points (68-54) entering the final period. Works managed to overcome a 10-point deficit in the first quarter and another 11 in the second, but in the third, the Brazilian team maintained consistency to control the game. In the final act, the locals grabbed the difference and put the win in a safe box when Galvanini scored a layup and then another free throw to make it 78-59 with 4:20 minutes left.
The figures:
The highlight of those led by Gustavo de Conti was the movement of the ball and the use of the extra pass, to achieve 20 assists. Defensively, they managed to steal up to 9 balls. For Obras, who played in the first Playoffs in the history of the tournament, Andre Spight was the most important with 25 points (10/13 on field goals) while Pepo Barral followed him with 11 points.
The continuation of the contest:
Flamengo, already ranked among the best four in the competition, will await the winner of the series between Halcones de Xalapa and Nacional to meet its rival in the Semifinals. It is worth mentioning that the place for determining the stage has not been announced. The set date for the Final Four is the second week of April.
Source: Tycsports
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