
92-73: Madrid downed in league final
Laso's men failed to down Barça at the Palau Blaugrana and force a third game.
Laso's men failed to down Barça at the Palau Blaugrana and force a third game.
After losing the first game of the final against Barça at the WiZink Center, the Whites must now win the next two games in order to become champions.
Real Madrid got the better of Valencia Basket in game 3 and will take on Barça or Lenovo Tenerife for the title. Garuba was outstanding (16 points 14 rebounds).
Real Madrid failed to down Valencia Bakset at La Fonteta and the semi-final series now returns to Madrid for the third and final game.
With six players unavailable, Real Madrid beat Valencia Basket in the return to the WiZinK Center.
The Whites beat Herbalife for a second time spearheaded by Rudy in the final quarter to make it 2-0 in the tie.
Laso's men posted the best offensive performance of the season to move to within a win of the semis.
The league leaders recorded their 18th win away from the WiZink Center and finish the Regular League season unbeaten on their travels. They will face Herbalife Gran Canaria in the quarter-finals.
The league leaders clinch home-court advantage in the playoffs and set the record for the most wins by a team in this phase with 33.
The league leaders lost at the WiZink Center have their destiny in their own hands as they look to finish top of the Regular Season.