RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Flamengo defeated Vasco da Gama 95-75 in a Brazilian NBB game Tuesday at HSBC Arena. The home team established a 50-35 halftime lead and never relented, overcoming a third-quarter lull with a 33-point fourth quarter.

Gui Deodato led Flamengo with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. Wesley Ferreira added 20 points off the bench. Guillherme Silva scored 17 points for Vasco da Gama.

Flamengo improved to 31-15. Vasco da Gama fell to 5-29.