76-95: Convincing victory for Madrid at the Palau
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FinishedReal Madrid
The leader secures its ninth consecutive League victory in El Clásico. Hezonja played his 300th game as a madridista.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 76-95 in the match corresponding to the 23rd round of the Endesa League, held at the Palau Blaugrana. The game started evenly, but from the second quarter onwards, Scariolo's team imposed their attacking rhythm and reached halftime with an 18-point advantage. In the second half, the Catalan team tried to reduce the gap, but Madrid, with great collective work, stayed strong throughout and sealed their ninth consecutive victory in the League. Hezonja played his 300th game as a madridista.
El Clásico began with an intense rhythm and an exchange of baskets. Hezonja (4 points) provided the initial lead for our team, while Clyburn was the most incisive player for the hosts (5 points). Despite the parity, the madridistas showed solidity in defense (6 defensive rebounds). In the final minutes, Barcelona capitalized on free throws to take a slight lead (18-15, min. 10).
Madrid pulls away in the second quarter
Scariolo's team entered the second period with more aggression. Three-pointers from Procida and Lyles turned the score around and helped secure a 0-10 run (18-25). Barcelona tried to respond through Punter, but the madridistas' 75% perimeter shooting accuracy opened up a decisive gap. Hezonja scored two consecutive three-pointers and Campazzo brought fluidity to our attack. With the team's defensive work, Madrid went to the locker rooms with an 18-point lead (33-51, min. 20).
Maledon and Garuba complete a great collective performance
The pace of the game slowed slightly after the restart. Barcelona tried to chip away at the deficit through free throws (41-56). As the minutes passed, Madrid reactivated in attack, and three-pointers from Campazzo (3/4) and Procida (2/2) ensured a solid lead by the end of the third quarter (53-71, min. 30).
The tone remained unchanged during the final quarter. Maledon (5 points) and Garuba (6) took the lead at the start. Despite the difference on the scoreboard, the madridistas did not ease off, physically outmatching their opponent and securing a convincing victory of 76-95 (min. 40). Scariolo's team achieved their 21st win in the competition and maintained a four-win lead over Valencia Basket.
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