Real Madrid breaks the ACB's all-time three-point record in Lleida

Real Madrid continues its impressive form. The players under Pedro Martínez secured their eighth consecutive victory in Lleida, breaking a historic record in the process: the most three-pointers scored in an ACB game, with 24. Our team delivered a stellar first half at the Espai Fruita Barris Nord arena, surpassing 30 points in the first quarter and maintaining their perimeter shooting accuracy in the second period to lead by 14 points at halftime (40-54). After the break, our team put on another show led by Luwawu-Cabarrot (35), Maledon (31), and Feliz (16), with five other players achieving double-digit performance ratings. In the final second, Maledon scored the 24th three-pointer to make history with Real Madrid.

The madridistas started the game with a strong offensive display. Early three-pointers from Feliz and Maledon helped secure the first lead (0-8). In a dynamic exchange of baskets, the home team relied on their two-point shooting accuracy to narrow the gap, but Madrid responded from the perimeter with contributions from Abalde and Feliz. Lleida attempted to close in during the final moments of the quarter, but the second unit maintained control of the rebounds, and with scoring contributions from Nick Smith, Campazzo, and Pradilla, our team surpassed 30 points in an excellent first quarter (21-31, min. 10).

Maximum intensity in attack
The second period started less favorably for our team. The home side increased their pace and scored a series of baskets to close the gap (28-34). The introduction of Tavares helped restore defensive stability, while accurate three-point shooting (9/15) and a solid performance from Maledon (who reached 13 points) helped regain control of the game. Pedro Martínez's side remained strong in attack, and although the Lleida team managed to narrow the deficit before halftime, they couldn't prevent our team from taking a 14-point lead into the break (40-54, min. 20).

After the break, Lleida mirrored their approach from the early minutes of the second quarter. They increased their speed to narrow the score, while Maledon continued to lead the team in attack. However, as the minutes passed, both teams' offensive production decreased due to a lack of accuracy. In the final moments, Madrid managed to reconnect, capitalizing on scoring from Jantunen (8 points) and Campazzo to extend their lead heading into the final stretch (63-81, min. 30).

Real Madrid makes history again
But our team saved the best for last. They took advantage of the opponent's lack of accuracy to close the game with an outstanding offensive display. Luwawu-Cabarrot (31 points and 7/9 on three-pointers) and Maledon (27 and 7/8) capped off an excellent performance by our team, which, with six three-pointers in the last three minutes, reached 24 perimeter scores (with 53% accuracy). In doing so, Madrid not only surpassed 100 points but also broke their own three-point record (set just seven days ago with 20 against Bilbao) and established the highest mark in a single Liga Endesa game. Another offensive showcase by Real Madrid, who remain the sole leaders of the championship with five wins (86-122, min. 40).

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