
82-86: Real Madrid secures maximum points in double-match week in Greece
The Whites defeated Olympiacos in overtime, the third extra period in four days, with Laprovittola, Tavares and Thompkins proving to be decisive.
The Whites defeated Olympiacos in overtime, the third extra period in four days, with Laprovittola, Tavares and Thompkins proving to be decisive.
Tavares, who produced his best-ever EuroLeague showing (PIR of 36), and Abalde, who was key in the 10 minutes of overtime, paced the team to a ninth win.
Tavares (18 points and 24 PIR) and Deck (16 and 24) were the stand out players for Real Madrid, who make it 14 wins in the competition.
The Whites inflict the first Russians' first defeat on the road to bring up Laso's 200th Euroleague win.
The side won away against Hereda San Pablo Burgos and make it 13 wins in a row.
30-14 final quarter gives the Whites their seventh EuroLeague victory. Tavares, Llull and Causeur were the stand-out players.
The small forward scored 21 decisive points in the second half to change the pattern of the game.
The Whites were in touching distance of the win but a Mike James triple with 2 seconds to go snatched it away. Thompkins was the team's leading scorer with 15 points.
The Whites won their third game in five days against Baxi Manresa and remain undefeated leaders in the league. Campazzo and Llull put in great performances.
The Whites convincingly defeat Fenerbahçe to complete a perfect EuroLeague double-header after Wednesday's win against Maccabi.