Exhibition and one win away from the Final Four

Real Madrid is one step away from the Final Four of the EuroLeague after securing another victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the second game held at the Movistar Arena. Our team achieved a 2-0 lead before the series moves to the Arena Botevgrad in Bulgaria, where on Tuesday (6:00 pm CEST) they will have their first chance to close out the series. Despite the absence of Tavares, the team delivered a great performance, with a sensational second half (62-33), finishing with a dominant 102-75 victory. It was a strong collective performance, with standout contributions from Campazzo (23 points and 30 PIR), Garuba (13 points and 21 PIR), and Maledon (13 points and 14 PIR).

The game started with an exchange of baskets, with Campazzo (7 points) and Hezonja (6) leading our team. Hapoel managed to pull ahead on the scoreboard thanks to Elijah and Oturu (15-21; min. 8), but before the end of the first quarter, Maledon and Feliz, along with Deck and Garuba, gave Scariolo's side the advantage (24-21).

Hapoel leads at halftime
The visitors quickly tied the score with a three-pointer from Jones. Madrid responded immediately and, thanks to strong defensive work, achieved a +7 lead (33-26; min. 14). The Israeli team shifted into a higher gear, and 6 points from Blakeney, along with 5 from Oturu, allowed them to regain the lead (36-38). Turnovers and a lack of accuracy hindered our team, which went into halftime trailing 40-42.

Reaction and showcase
The best moments of Real Madrid came after halftime. Feliz, Garuba, Campazzo, with 5 points in a minute, and a three-pointer from Hezonja, provided the largest lead so far (54-46; min. 24). After a 0-5 run by Hapoel, Campazzo and Garuba reappeared to maintain the team's advantage. Feliz and Okeke also joined the effort to further extend the lead (63-51; min. 27). Our team put on an offensive clinic and, after posting a 33-20 quarter, entered the final period up 73-62.

The scoring pace slowed at the start of the final quarter, marked by continuous pauses. A basket by Micic, who was later ejected, was countered by Deck and Campazzo (78-67, min. 33). The team remained hungry, with the Argentine and Lyles scoring from beyond the arc to establish a +16 lead (83-67). Staying sharp on the boards, the madridistas left no chance for Hapoel, who found themselves 25 points behind (93-68; min. 38). Real Madrid didn't let up and secured a 2-0 series lead with a commanding 102-75 victory. On Tuesday, the team will aim to book their place in the Final Four.

Real Madrid-Hapoel Tel Aviv Statistics

 

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