ARENA BRUSQUE, Brazil (Interstat) — Flamengo defeated Botafogo 102-89 in a Brazilian NBB game Saturday behind a balanced offensive attack. The visiting Flamengo took control with a 29-point third quarter after leading 47-40 at halftime. Botafogo’s Matheus Brito scored a game-high 50 points in the loss. Alex Negrete led Flamengo with 23 points and seven assists, while Shaquille Johnson added 20 points. Flamengo improved its season record to 30-15. Botafogo fell to 10-22. Flamengo’s next game is Tuesday against Vasco da Gama.