RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Franca defeated Flamengo 84-73 on Tuesday at HSBC Arena, using efficient shooting and strong ball control to secure the road win. Franca shot 23 of 44 from the floor and 7 of 15 from 3-point range while committing only two turnovers. Flamengo shot 21 of 56 overall and 4 of 24 from beyond the arc, though it made 14 of 17 free throws. Franca scored 84 points from 44 possessions, and Flamengo scored 73 from 64 possessions. Franca had five offensive rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Flamengo had nine offensive rebounds, seven assists and nine turnovers. Both teams committed 15 fouls. Franca led 28-21 after the first quarter and 45-33 at halftime. Flamengo outscored Franca 23-20 in the third quarter, but Franca carried a 65-56 lead into the fourth. Franca’s season record is now 4-3, while Flamengo’s is 8-2. Franca finished with a 130.9 offensive rating, and Flamengo finished at 93.6.