The FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore saw an exciting Day 2, with defending champions Unicaja booking their place in the final after a strong win. In another match, Flamengo clinched a dramatic overtime victory with a last-second shot.
Unicaja’s dominant second-half performance showed why they are the team to beat, securing the top spot in Group A. Meanwhile, Group B remains tightly contested after Flamengo’s narrow win, setting up an exciting final day of group matches.
🏆 Unicaja’s Powerful Second-Half Display
Unicaja faced a tough challenge from Japan’s Utsunomiya Brex in the first half, but they turned the game around completely after the break. Pulling away with impressive shooting, they secured a comfortable 97-68 victory. Tyler Kalinoski was outstanding for the Spanish team, scoring 19 points, including five three-pointers. For Utsunomiya Brex, D.J. Newbill had a great all-around game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
🏀 Flamengo’s Last-Second Heroics
The day’s first game was a nail-biter between Brazil’s Flamengo and Australia’s Illawarra Hawks. The match went into overtime and was decided in the final moments when Alexey Borges scored a game-winning basket, giving Flamengo an 84-82 win. Borges was the star with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Hawks were led by Tyler Harvey’s 24 points, while three-time NBA champion Javale McGee recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
🗓️ What’s Next in the Tournament
With their 2-0 record, Unicaja will now wait to see who they will face in the championship game from Group B. The group stage action continues on Saturday, with the Illawarra Hawks taking on NBA G League United, and Utsunomiya Brex playing against Al Ahli SC. These matches will decide the final rankings before Sunday’s placement games.
