73-88: On the road to the semifinales of the Endesa League

Real Madrid have qualified for the Endesa League semifinals in double time, with a massive appointment going in to Thursday at the WiZink Center. The opposition is as yet unknown with Unicaja Málaga and Valencia Basket fighting it out. Laso's team were solid on the floor with a tremendous start, in a Nou Congost who made it difficult for 40 minutes but that was not enough to draw the playoff level. A great match both in defense and attack, and with a spectacular record from the 6.75 line (62%) and on two point shots (48%).
 
Real Madrid looked to cool the atmosphere from the start by forcing two losses in the first two Manresa attacks while in attack displayed all their strength. A basket from Randolph, another by Taylor, eight points from Rudy (two triples) and a dunk from Tavares in the first four minutes made it 2-14 rocking Baxi Manresa from the off. Laso's players won the recoveries and Llull stepped up with five points on the bounce to end the first period 11-26.
 
No let up in attack
The home side couldn’t hit back as Tavares and then of Ayón took control. Madrid strode on with Thompkins (5) and Causeur (4) for a +24 (11-35) that hit Peñarroya and his team hard. Nine consecutive points from the Whites stopped the home side as Llull with a triple and Carroll with two from 6.75 made it 28-47.