Mogi das Cruzes Basquete secured an important win over Franca by a score of 95-93 on Tuesday at the Pedrocão gym, in Game 1 of the 2025/26 Novo Basquete Brasil quarterfinals. The visiting team stole the home court advantage and took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Franca started at a fast pace, exploiting three-pointers and managing to open up a lead in the first quarter, maintaining control until halftime, when they were up 48-41. Georginho was the standout player for the home team, with 35 points, five three-pointers, and eight free throws made, in addition to four assists. Moving into the second half, Mogi adjusted their defense and began to control the game better. Center Dikembe was a key player, with 18 points and 10 rebounds, dominating the paint and converting all of his free throw attempts. Ruivo led the offense and finished with 18 points and 11 assists, in addition to four three-pointers. Duane Johnson contributed 19 points and seven rebounds, being decisive in the final moments. But what really defined the game was Mogi's reaction in the second half, when the team scored 33 points in the third quarter and maintained their intensity in the final period. So Mogi das Cruzes Basquete's win was achieved with a lot of fight and determination. The team's performance was marked by a strong second-half comeback, with players like Dikembe and Ruivo making key plays. And with this win, Mogi das Cruzes Basquete takes a crucial step forward in the playoffs. The team will look to build on this momentum in the next game.