CAIXA Brasília Basquete outlasted Vivo Franca 91-86 in a marquee Novo Basquete Brasil matchup on December 28, 2024. In a game between two title contenders, Brasília used a strong home-court advantage to secure a hard-fought five-point win. The game lived up to its billing as a high-level contest, with both teams exchanging leads through the first three quarters. The decisive run came early in the fourth period, where Brasília's defense tightened, and they executed a series of pick-and-roll actions to perfection. Vivo Franca, a perennial powerhouse, fought until the end, cutting the lead to three in the final minute, but Brasília sank their free throws to close out the 91-86 victory. This result is a significant early-season statement in the NBB title race.