Joinville defeats Flamengo 72-69 in Brazilian basketball league
Dropping their first game in the 2009-2010 season of the New Brazilian Basketball league (NBB), Flamengo lost on the road to Joinville 72-69 on Sunday.
Joinville\’s Tiagao scored a game high 27 points and hauled in 13 rebounds. Andre contributed to the team\’s victory with 17 points. For Flamengo, Marcelinho Machado led his team with 25 points, followed by his brother, Duda Machado, scored 16 points.
"We won an important game today. We had many hurt players and entered the game as an underdog. The win was an important moral victory that will help to motivate us throughout the season," said Joinville\’s point guard, Manteiguinha.
Flamengo, with a 2-1 record, returns to the court on November 20 to play Parana in Londrina. On November 22, Joinville, now 2-0,will host Sao Jose.
