Great victory in the second preseason game

Real Madrid opened their preseason victory tally by defeating Baskonia at the Palacio de Deportes in León during the I Memorial Urbano González Escapa. Pedro Martínez's team is finding its rhythm and delivered a strong performance in this second preparation game against a formidable opponent like the Vitoria-based team. With an exceptional first half, scoring 78 points and achieving a +39 difference, they secured a convincing win, leading by as much as 51 points in the third quarter. Campazzo was named the MVP of the match.

What Madrid achieved in the first quarter in León was extraordinary. They scored 46 points with incredibly high shooting percentages (7/9 in three-pointers, 11/13 in two-pointers, and 3/3 in free throws), showcasing a dominant and spectacular style of play. Pedro Martínez's team maintained control with constant rotations (all 12 players participated), maximum intensity, and an electrifying pace. Shulga, Luwawu-Cabarrot, Jantunen, Pradilla, and Jones made their debuts. The latter made a strong impression near the rim with two stunning alley-oops that thrilled the León crowd. Campazzo, with 11 points, led a madridista offensive that Baskonia could not handle (46-26, min. 10).

Madrid maintains the pace
Madrid gave their opponent no respite. Abalde played the most with 12 minutes. Frequent substitutions ensured freshness, allowing them to overwhelm their rival. By halftime, every player had scored. Campazzo, Feliz, and Maledon repeatedly launched fast breaks that dismantled Baskonia's defensive balance. Another 31 points were added along with 20 assists in this second quarter. The only aspect to improve was defense, which they addressed by conceding just 13 points, bringing the score to 78-39 at halftime.

The third quarter was more balanced, always controlled by Madrid and their offense, which nearly reached 30 points again (28) with Luwawu-Cabarrot and Shulga showcasing their offensive skills. Madrid surpassed the 100-point mark in the 28th minute with a three-pointer from the Ukrainian player. Baskonia improved in the third quarter, with strong minutes from Duarte and former madridista academy player Spagnolo. Even so, Madrid led by as much as 51 points. This margin made the final stretch more of a formality, during which Baskonia slightly closed the gap on the scoreboard.

Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.