79-63: Real Madrid produces convincing win over Maccabi

Real Madrid got off to the perfect start in its testing week comprising a EuroLeague double-header (in 48 hours the team will host Fenerbahçe) and another league bout (on Sunday against Baxi Manresa) by winning convincingly against tough opposition in Maccabi Tel Aviv at the WiZink Center. The Whites dominated from start to finish with a very complete display both in offence and defence. Campazzo (9 points and 12 assists), Deck (16) and Randolph (15 and 7 rebounds) inspired the team, each one with a PIR of 21. Llull and Tavares, who was making his 100^th appearance in Real Madrid colours in this competition, were the other two players in double-digit scoring. The team has now strung together nine wins in a row including those in the league.
 
The most-played match-up in the history of the EuroLeague saw the teams go head-to-head for the 61st time, with Real Madrid setting the pace in attack. With a dominant Campazzo (5 points and 6 assists) and a sublime display from the three-point line (6 scored), the Whites recorded 29 points, with 10 from Deck, in a great first quarter. Despite their offensive potential, the visitors were no match for the Whites, who reached their highest lead in the 10th minute at 29-18.
 
Solid Madrid defence contains the visitors
The game slightly lost its rhythm in attack in the second quarter, but Real Madrid contained the visitors well with a solid performance in defence. Wilbekin, Dorsey and Bryant were restricted (16 points between the three) and with each Maccabi attempt to get closer, a Madrid player was there to frustrate the attackers. First it was Rudy, omnipresent until he was replaced by Carroll on 15' after a knock on the knee; then Garuba, with great defensive minutes on Zizic; and later Llull, who helped increase the lead to +13 at halftime (45-32).