What happened?
Minas Tênis Clube lost to Vasco by 81 to 64 and broke their 12-game winning streak in the NBB CAIXA 2024/2025. The game was played at the Ginásio de São Januário, in a match dominated by the home team.
How was the game?
Vasco started the game in a dominant fashion, with veteran Marquinhos scoring 6 points and leading the team in the first quarter. The home team won the quarter by 23 to 14.
What changed the game?
In the third quarter, Minas' power forward Mineiro was ejected from the game after arguing with the referees. The Cruz-maltino took advantage of the instability of the Minas team and increased their lead to 20 points.
Next steps
With the loss, Minas Tênis Clube remains in the overall lead of the NBB, with 13 wins in 15 games. The home team, on the other hand, has nine wins and five losses, needing just one more win in three games to secure a spot among the top eight in the first round.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Vasco | 81 |
| Minas Tênis Clube | 64 |
Highlights
The highlight of the game was veteran Marquinhos, who scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Wing Eddy also had a notable moment, reaching the mark of 500 games in the NBB.
Statistics
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquinhos | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Eddy | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Montero | 12 | 14 | 0 |