Flamengo defeated Botafogo and secured qualification for the Carioca Basketball Championship .

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What happened ?

Flamengo beat Botafogo by 97 to 77, this Wednesday, in the second round of the Carioca Men's Basketball Championship.

How was the game ?

The highlight of the season for coach Demétrius Ferracciú was Yago Matheus, who scored 20 points.

For Botafogo, the top scorers were Ricardo Fischer with 20 points and Vini Chagas with 14.

O que vem pela frente (What comes through the front)

As leader, or Flamengo is already in the final, scheduled for 14 de outubro, em jogo único. A definição do segundo finalista fica para a próxima quarta-feira, dia 30, quando o Fluminense recebe o Botafogo no ginásio João Coelho Netto, nas Laranjeiras. Quem vencer encerra à fase de classificação em segundo lugar e carimba ou passaporte para a decisão contra o Rubro-Negro. The winner of this match will be eliminated from the group stage and the runner-up will have to face each other on Sunday at the end of the season.

Why this sequence matters

Flamengo has been the dominant team in Carioca basketball since 2005 and is currently looking for its 50th state title, as well as its 19th consecutive.

Where are we ?

Carioca 2026 has already defined the semi-final: Flamengo is guaranteed a decision on October 14 and awaits the winner of Fluminense v Botafogo, no day 30, to meet its opponent in search for their 19th consecutive title.