The leader remains unbeaten on Tavares' record-breaking day

Real Madrid secured their eleventh consecutive victory across the League and EuroLeague against Recoletas San Pablo Burgos, following wins earlier this week against Baskonia and Fenerbahce. Pedro Martínez's team, which improved as the match progressed, remains unbeaten at the top (6-0) and holds a two-win advantage over their closest rivals. Tavares became the all-time leading shot-blocker in ACB history with 739, while Maledon received the MVP award for the League in October. Pradilla was the highest-rated player with 23 points, and Luwawu-Cabarrot was the top scorer with 17 points. Shulga also stood out with 14 points in 15 minutes.

A very active and intense San Pablo Burgos in defense and accurate in attack (3/5 in three-pointers) set the pace in the first quarter against a less productive Madrid, which struggled to find its rhythm. Tavares, with one block, tied Fran Vázquez's historical record with 738 (14-17, min. 10).

Improved madridista performance
The second unit brought more freshness and speed to the game. It was more incisive in attack, adding contributors to the cause (Llull, Luwawu-Cabarrot, Pradilla, and Sarr) and dominating the offensive rebound. The first three-pointers arrived, and together with an increase in defensive intensity, Pedro Martínez's team gradually took control of the game and reversed the scoreline. From 14-21 in the 12th minute, it turned into a 39-21 run by the end of the second quarter after a 25-14 partial (39-31, min. 20).

Just 36 seconds into the third quarter, Tavares delivered his 739th block in the ACB against Koprivica, pausing the game for an emotional tribute to his historic achievement in the League. Campazzo took charge after the restart, and Madrid managed their double-digit lead effectively despite strong offensive efforts from San Pablo Burgos, led by Steward and Sengfelder (64-53, min. 30).

Shulga shines in the final quarter
San Pablo Burgos resisted with three-pointers from former youth player Dani Díez and Lobaco against a Madrid team that, while seeming in full control, couldn't quite put the game away. It was then that Pedro Martínez's squad showcased their depth once again. Shulga stepped up with two consecutive three-pointers out of his flawless four attempts, scoring a total of 11 points in this final stretch. Luwawu-Cabarrot and Sarr delivered the final blow, ending the visitors' hopes and securing the seventh win of the season at the Movistar Arena (90-79, min. 40).

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