Franca Basquete faces Pinheiros at 5 PM Sunday in the Pedrocão
Franca Basquete and Pinheiros meet this Sunday, June 7, at 5 PM Brasília time in a decisive NBB 2025/2026 final game. The clash, broadcast live on sportv2, can seal the championship for Franca if they win the fifth match of the series.
How did they reach the final?
In the regular season, Franca finished first with an 84.2 % win rate – 32 wins and 6 losses. Pinheiros sat just behind with 78.9 % (30 wins, 8 losses). In the playoffs, Franca swept Botafogo (3‑0), edged Mogi (3‑2) and beat Brasília (3‑2). Pinheiros swept Rio Claro (3‑0), Paulistano (3‑0) and defeated Corinthians (3‑1).
Head‑to‑head history
Franca beat Pinheiros in both first‑phase meetings (87‑69 and 95‑81). In the Super 8 Cup, Pinheiros took the advantage (82‑79) before losing the final to Minas. This Thursday’s showdown will again be at the Pedrocão, as Pinheiros’ home arena, Henrique Villaboim, cannot host a final.
Final series schedule
| Game | Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31/5 | Franca 82 x 73 Pinheiros | Pedrocão |
| 2 | 2/6 | Pinheiros 75 x 78 Franca | Ibirapuera |
| 3 | 4/6 | Pinheiros 94 x 92 Franca | Ibirapuera |
| 4 | 7/6 | — | Pedrocão |
| 5* | 9/6 | — | Pedrocão |
*If necessary
What’s at stake?
Franca leads the series 2‑1 and can close the campaign with a win in the fifth game. The team already won at home (82‑73) and away (78‑75), but dropped the third duel in São Paulo (94‑92). Pinheiros still needs a victory to force a fifth match, which will be decisive.
Where to watch?
Live broadcast will be on sportv2, ESPN, Xsports and YouTube NBB. The ge portal provides real‑time coverage – just click the link to follow every play.
Performance expectations
Franca relies on guard Guilherme Hubner, averaging 15.2 points and 5.8 assists per game this season. Center Lucas Dias leads rebounds with 9.3 per contest. For Pinheiros, forward Rafael Mineiro posts 14.7 points and 4.2 steals per game.
Next steps
If Franca wins Game 4, the title will be secured without a fifth match. Should Pinheiros level the series, the decisive duel will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30 PM, again in the Pedrocão. Franca’s fans are already preparing to fill the arena and back the team toward a historic fifth championship.