Universo/BRB - Flamengo 76:74
Universo/BRB clinched the NBB crown. The team toppled Flamengo in
Anapolis tonight to celebrate the success. The final fifth game of the
series turned into a real drama as Universo/BRB snatched a narrow
victory at the end.
Alexandre Garcia (191-G-80, agency:
Interperformances) accounted for two late free throws to seal the
winning outcome for the hosts.
The home team stormed into the game. They quickly jumped into the lead
earning a 19:6 buffer midway through the opening frame. But
Marcelinho Machado (199-F/G-75, agency:
Interperformances) helped Flamengo trim the deficit at 7 points
15:22 at the first break. Flamengo increased the tempo in the second
period. The defending champions unloaded 27 points in the period and
posted a 41:39 lead at the interval. Flamengo kept their opponents at
bay throughout the third frame.
Eduardo Machado (195-G-82) ensured a 55:50 lead for Flamengo before
Universo/BRB got within three 52:55 with ten minutes to go in the game.
Universo/BRB however changed the complexion of the game early in the
fourth quarter. The hosts spurred ahead to establish a 73:67 advantage
late in regulation.
Eduardo Machado accounted for three points to drag Flamengo closer.
Marcelinho Machado got ejected with the fifth foul but Flamengo did
not surrender. Helio Vitor Lima and Fred Santos knotted things up at 74.
Alexandre Garcia then got fouled and went perfect from the stripe to
put Universo/BRB ahead.
Eduardo Machado tried to win the game for Flamengo but his desperate
three-pointer missed the mark sealing the victory for the hosts.
Alexandre Garcia fired 23 points to lead the home team.
Valtinho Silva (187-G-77, agency:
Interperformances) provided 21 points, while
Guilherme Giovannoni (202-F-80, agency:
Interperformances) added 15 for the champions.
Marcelinho Machado and
Eduardo Machado responded with 16 points each for Flamengo.
NBB All Star Game - Feb 23,
2010
Team Kanela - Team Pedroca 127:114
Team Kanela celebrated victory in a highly entertaining NBB All Star
Game. The clash crowned an intense basketball action over All Star Game
weekend in Uberlandia. Thee-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk contests
preceded the All Star Game. Thiago Melo of Pinheiros clinched the crown
in Three-Point Shootout. Rafael Mineiro overcame Fulvio to claim the
Slam Dunk trophy.
The game itself was a roller-coaster action. Team Kanela enjoyed a 40:27
lead after the opening frame. Team Pedroca Tiago Valentin De Lima and
Larry Taylor (185-G-80, college:
Missouri Western) narrowed the deficit in the second frame. Team
Kanela led by just one point at halftime 61:60.
Marcelinho Machado (199-F/G-75, agency:
Interperformances) took over in the second half. Flamengo leading
scorer fired from all distances to ignite Team Kanela. They ran in front
and rallied to a confident win at the end.
Marcelinho Machado exploded with game-high 38 points to lead the
effort.
Olivinha Rodriguez (202-F-83) added 20 points, while
Murilo da Rosa (210-C/F-83, agency:
Arik Krayn Services) had 11 points for the winners.
Alexandre Garcia (191-G-80, agency:
Interperformances) responded with 20 points for Team Pedroca.
Shamell Stallworth (196-F-80, agency:
Interperformances, college:
USF)
nailed 18 points, while
Larry Taylor netted 16 points in defeat.
Marcelinho Machado was named the MVP of the Game.
They were slam jamin, and shooting from long distance in Minas Gerais at
the NBB allstar weekend Saturday Feb 20.
Thiago Melo (177-G-84) of Pinheiros won the 3 point contest and
Ferreira de Souza of Sao Jose won a very long dunk contest.
Saw some interesting dunks with Frantz Teichmann of Flamengo dunking
with sun glasses on and then threw them
into the crowd, also Roberto Dias Ferreira of Saldanha da Gama dunked
two balls which I havent seen in a while, and
Jamison Rudy van Brewer of Pinheiros attempted a dunk where he taped R
$10 to the side of the backboard while trying
to dunk, and yes, it didn't go well.
It was an entertaining event with the winners winning nice trophies and
a cash prize.
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