Madrid masterclass in Istanbul

Real Madrid continue to be unbeatable at the start of the season and played a great game on a difficult court against Anadolu Efes. A display in every sense of the word, but above all in attack, where they showed a very high level and gave the Turkish side no options. The duel at the Sinan Erdem in Istanbul between the two most recent champions was a tough test for Madrid's unbeaten streak and even more so after the effort of the victory against the Dallas Mavericks less than 48 hours ago. But Chus Mateo's side recorded their second away win in the Euroleague and their eighth consecutive official win of the season. Yabusele, with his best performance as a madridista 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 39 PIR, led the team, which had Campazzo 15 points and 10 assists for 24, Causeur 18 points and Poirier 12 as the other references.
 
The team got off to a flying start at Sinan Erdem with Tavares in the starting line-up. And they did so at full speed. It was his partner in the paint, Yabusele, who stole the spotlight at the start of the game. What a quarter the Frenchman had. After five consecutive points from Causeur, the French power forward took the reins in attack and was unstoppable. He started with three three-pointers in a row, then a 2+1 and with another two free throws he went on to score 14 points without a miss in three minutes he finished the first quarter with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 24 PIR. From 5-5 it was 9-19 and a defence that deactivated Thompson and Clyburn, while minimising the danger of Larkin's individuality. The difference was up to 17 points in the eighth minute at 9-26 after Campazzo scored Madrid's fifth three-pointer. But in just two minutes the gap was closed. Anadolu Efes found their driving forces in Yilmaz and Beaubois and restored the lead 24-26, min. 10.
 
Madrid on the attack
It was time for Deck, who came on in the second quarter. Great news for Chus Mateo's side with the return of the Argentine almost a month later. However, Beaubois was still determined to take the lead away from Yabusele and tied the game at 31. With the Turks pressing hard, Madrid did not lose their concentration. They regained their intensity at the back, with Deck, Hezonja and Poirier doing a very good job on the defensive rebound. Also in offence, where Campazzo set the pace of the game. The point guard did everything. He scored 9 points at the right moment and moved the team. Causeur stopped Beaubois and Hezonja joined the offensive with 8 points. Madrid broke again with a 24-10 run between 13' and 20' to go 14 up at the break showing their power in attack 41-55. Poirier made the play of the game with a block on Yilmaz that Hezonja finished off with a three-pointer.

This Madrid side has a predatory mentality. They came into the second quarter looking to break the game open and dwarfed Anadolu Efes with their balance between offence and defence. It was just the other day that they scored 127 points against the Dallas Mavericks, and today they finished the third quarter with 80 points. Causeur, on both sides, Musa, Tavares and Yabusele. The power forward had a 39 PIR at this point and the team was +23 during those ten minutes, which ended 60-80.
 
Third game over 100 points
The home side pressed in the last quarter. They brought out their pride but Madrid had the game under control and were not troubled. They showed their solidity and quickly dispelled any attempt by Anadolu Efes to get back on track. Poirier's forcefulness under the hoop, Hezonja's points and Campazzo with his hammer he bagged a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists closed the second consecutive game surpassing the hundred-point mark and the third counting the one against Baxi Manresa in the league 80-103, min. 40. The winning streak continues.
 
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