Author: Monojit Mandal
While the four remaining teams prepare to compete for a place in the long-awaited championship game, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the semi-finals of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). After a series of tough games in the quarter-finals, Franca, Minas, Flamengo and São Paulo emerged victorious, securing their places in the semi-final round.
These teams showed exceptional talent, dedication and brilliance on the court throughout the event. Basketball fans are getting excited for the upcoming games, which promise to be a dazzling spectacle of athleticism, strategy and fierce competitiveness. With a place in the NBB final at stake, the stakes have never been higher for these teams, who are competing for glory and a place in basketball history. Let the semi-finals begin and let the games delight fans all over Brazil as the race for the coveted NBB title draws to a close.
This Friday (12/5), at 8pm, the Tijuca Tennis Club, in Rio de Janeiro, will host the first match between Flamengo and São Paulo. Sportv will be broadcasting the match live.
The series between Flamengo and Bauru was intense, with Flamengo winning 3-1 in the end. Meanwhile, São Paulo triumphed over Pinheiros by the same scoreline, securing their place in the semi-finals.
The schedule for the semi-final matches is as follows:
- Friday, May 12, at 8pm: Flamengo vs. São Paulo at the Tijuca Tênis Clube in Rio de Janeiro, live on Sportv.
- Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m.: Sesi/Franca vs. Minas, at the Pedrocão Gymnasium in Franca, broadcast on TV Cultura and ESPN.
- Monday, May 15, at 8pm: São Paulo vs Flamengo at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, live on Sportv.
- Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m.: Minas vs. Sesi/Franca at the UniBH Arena, broadcast on ESPN and Star+.
- Wednesday, May 17, at 7 p.m.: São Paulo vs. Flamengo at the Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, live on Sportv.
- Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.: Minas vs. Sesi/Franca at the UniBH Arena, broadcast on ESPN and Star+.