Sao Jose Unimed pulled off a notable road upset, defeating Flamengo 89-82 in the Novo Basquete Brasil on December 28, 2024. The visitors handed the mighty Flamengo a rare home loss with a composed and efficient performance. Despite Flamengo's talent and home crowd, Sao Jose Unimed controlled the tempo for long stretches, using disciplined ball movement to find high-percentage shots. Flamengo made several runs, fueled by individual brilliance, but each time Sao Jose answered with a timely three-pointer or a key defensive stop. In the final minutes, Sao Jose Unimed's poise from the free-throw line sealed the impressive 82-89 victory. This result shakes up the NBB standings and proves Sao Jose Unimed is a team capable of beating anyone on their day.