Defeat for the leader against La Laguna Tenerife

Real Madrid could not secure the victory against La Laguna Tenerife at the Movistar Arena, in the match corresponding to matchday 27 of the league. After trailing for much of the game, the team rallied in the final quarter, but the visitors' superior accuracy in the closing stages secured the win. Tavares (18 points and a 29 PIR) and Feliz (13 points and 12 PIR) were the standout players for the team, which, despite the defeat, remains solidly in first place with a three-win lead over the second-placed team with nine games remaining in the Regular Season.

A strong start by Madrid, with sharp offensive execution resulting in 13 points, including three three-pointers and only one missed shot, gave them a 7-point lead in the first four minutes. La Laguna Tenerife held their ground with close-range scoring and dominance on the boards. They capitalized on a stretch of madridista inaccuracies to turn the score around and finish the first quarter in the lead after an 8-17 run (21-26, min.10).

Feliz and Len reignite Madrid
The visitors were more comfortable in the game, with Huertas causing significant damage in the pick&roll. A three-pointer by Sastre gave them a 10-point lead at the start of the second quarter. Without the early success from beyond the arc, Madrid had to look for new scoring options, which it found through improved defense, offensive rebounding, and the efforts of Feliz and Len initially, followed by Tavares. The trio led a final 16-10 run to narrow the gap at halftime (41-45).

Huertas dominated the visitors' game, and Madrid, struggling to find its rhythm, found itself 11 points behind in the 27th minute. Tavares (18 points) kept the team afloat, and with another surge, they closed the gap to three points. However, the momentum was short-lived, as La Laguna Tenerife, through Shermadini and Mills, found ways to prevent the madridista comeback (60-68, min.30).

The leader never gave up
Madrid needed to change the dynamic to have a chance at victory, and they did so in the final quarter. They tightened up defensively, brought energy and aggression to their game, with Feliz, Procida, and Garuba on the court. Also Maledon, who took control of the attack. The leader closed the gap to a single point with a 9-2 run in just two minutes. However, two offensive fouls called on Feliz, a subsequent technical on the bench for protesting, and the impact of Mills gave the visitors breathing room, allowing them to pull away again. Our team kept pushing, and with determination, brought the score to 81-83 with three minutes left. When the comeback seemed within reach, La Laguna Tenerife strung together a 7-2 run, led by a decisive Huertas, who proved insurmountable despite Madrid's final effort (90-95, min.40).

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