NBB Results for Tuesday 20 October
Road teams seized control across the NBB on Tuesday 20 October, taking two of the three matchups on the schedule. Osasco delivered the most lopsided outcome of the evening, dismantling Cearense 93–69 in a contest that also generated the highest combined score at 162 points.
The lone exception to the away dominance came in Rio de Janeiro, where Flamengo held off Botafogo 81–71 in what proved to be the day's tightest finish by a 10-point margin. Across all three gyms, defensive grit and sharp starts dictated the direction of the standings.
NBB scores
| Game | Score | Our pick | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamengo vs Botafogo | 81–71 | – | – |
| Caxias do Sul vs Minas | 66–78 | – | – |
| Cearense vs Osasco | 69–93 | – | – |
Flamengo 81–71 Botafogo
Flamengo protected their home court by establishing command early and defending it through the final buzzer against Botafogo. Setting the tone with a brisk 22–14 opening quarter, the hosts continued their momentum to build a 49–36 advantage by the break before sealing the 81–71 triumph.
The victory balances the record of Flamengo at 1–1, lifting them into 7th spot in the league table. Meanwhile, Botafogo drop to 13th following their opening-game loss to sit at 0–1.
Action resumes for Botafogo on Sat 24 Oct when they play away at Pato, while Flamengo wait until Fri 30 Oct to face a clash at home to Caxias do Sul.
Flamengo vs Botafogo: full box score and prediction
Minas 78–66 Caxias do Sul
Minas turned in an authoritative road performance to capture a 78–66 victory against Caxias do Sul. Ahead 43–33 after two periods of play, the visiting side put the contest out of reach with a stifling third quarter, outscoring the hosts 18–10.
With a clean 1–0 ledger, Minas jump directly to 3rd place in the table. The setback leaves Caxias do Sul still searching for their first win, sliding down to 16th position at 0–2.
Minas continue their travels on Thu 22 Oct, lined up away at Uniao Corinthians. For Caxias do Sul, a chance to rebound arrives on Wed 28 Oct with a trip away at Botafogo.
Caxias do Sul vs Minas: full box score and prediction
Osasco 93–69 Cearense
Osasco overwhelmed Cearense from the opening tip to claim a resounding 93–69 road win. An explosive first frame saw the visitors erupt for a 32–17 lead, and they comfortably maintained their cushion with a 54–40 margin at the intermission.
The blowout win moves Osasco to 9th place with an even 1–1 standing. In contrast, Cearense settle in 17th spot at 0–1 after failing to get off the mark in their opener.
Cearense return to the floor quickly on Thu 22 Oct with a matchup at home to Pinheiros. Later in the month, Osasco also take on the same opponent, hosting them at home to Pinheiros on Thu 29 Oct.
Cearense vs Osasco: full box score and prediction
NBB standings after Tuesday 20 October
| # | Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unifacisa | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Franca | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Minas | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Mogi | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Uniao Corinthians | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Bauru | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Flamengo | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Cruzeiro | 1 | 1 |
Next NBB games
- Bauru vs Sao Jose, Wed 21 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Franca vs Mogi, Wed 21 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Pato vs Paulistano, Wed 21 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Cearense vs Pinheiros, Thu 22 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Uniao Corinthians vs Minas, Thu 22 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Brasilia vs Corinthians Paulista, Thu 22 Oct, 23:15 UTC
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