53 years ago, the 15th Spanish Basketball Cup was won.
On May 31, 1973, Real Madrid was crowned champion by defeating Estudiantes (126-87).
53 years have passed since Real Madrid's 15th Spanish Basketball Cup. On May 31, 1973, the team led by Pedro Ferrándiz was crowned champion after defeating Estudiantes at the La Salle Pavilion in Paterna (Valencia) with a score of 126-87. Real Madrid showcased its dominance in national basketball by achieving its fourth consecutive League and Cup double.
In the final against Estudiantes, the team controlled the scoreboard from the start and went into halftime with a 54-48 lead. The madridistas increased their scoring pace after the break, thanks to Luyk, who finished with 32 points, and Brabender (30). Additionally, Ferrándiz's team set the record for the largest point difference in a Cup final (+39).
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