Flamengo uses strong middle quarters to defeat visiting Obera

RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Flamengo defeated visiting Obera 93-73 on Saturday at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, using a decisive second-quarter run to pull away. Obera scored 21 points in the first quarter, while Flamengo answered with 16. Flamengo then erupted for 28 points in the second quarter, and Obera scored 18. Obera added 19 points in the third quarter, but Flamengo scored 22. Obera finished with 15 points in the fourth, and Flamengo closed with 27. Flamengo maintained its advantage through the second half and kept Obera from mounting a comeback. The home team led after a high-scoring second quarter and protected the advantage down the stretch. Flamengo improved to 3-1 this season, while Obera fell to 1-6. Obera previously lost at Defensor Sporting. Flamengo previously beat Paisas Basket at home. Obera next hosts Paisas Basket, and Flamengo next hosts Defensor Sporting.