Madrid and Campazzo rise like foam

Baskonia showed a serious version, accurate in shooting, a fighter, despite some ups and downs; But This is not enough if the opponent in front of you is this Madrid. one who is on the rise already smells the spoils and has raised his ambition and concentration to the maximum level (101-90, club record for scoring in the Euroleague playoffs). A bit like Campazzo, who acted as a hammer, constantly dealt a blow to Vitoria’s hopes.. The Argentine finished with 24 points (only two misses), 4 rebounds and 7 assists with a PIR of 33. at 26:55. He provided some brilliance in the passing game when the Whites were uneven at the end of the third quarter, while Yabusele dunked and ran into the stands, Tavares also hung on the hoop like Poirier had done before. The dominance in the paint by the two meringue giants (16 rebounds between them) was another nail in the lid that He kept Dusko Ivanovic’s team’s chances alive despite his 16 threes with an efficiency of 47%.

The champion shone in attack, yes, and generally showed concentration from behind. Markus Howard didn’t play a decisive role this time either. No one has ever come back from a 2-0 loss before, although they have come back from a 0-2 loss (Madrid a year ago against Partizan). Real won six of the eight quarters played, losing only the last one in the first duel (20-21) and tying the last one in the second (27-27), with the outcome already assured in both games. One win separates him from his 10th Final Four in 13 appearances.

Increase

The first half left us with a very good Madrid, ebullient, gaining momentum, but Some details and Baskonia’s monumental three-point effort lent gravitas to their hook. the one that the guests locked in the local rear bumper so as not to let go: 46-40. However, the Victorian team barely made four baskets. He hit ten threes (out of 20 attempts), five per quarter, with up to eight players sinking., a fantastic record. This common goal quickened their pulse. Some of these successes came after a loss or rushed attack by an opponent who failed to establish a balance of attack and defense in time. The largest white spot, smooth transitions. In addition, he was again very fluid with the ball, just like on Tuesday, and this time he also dominated the rebound, at his best.

Costello’s second foul. in front of a very sharp Tavares in office, He punished the Basconists. Next will be Show de Poirier with three dunks, six rebounds and four blocks (15 points) in the first eight minutes. Previously, Sergio Lull, emeritus the stands, the club (including Florentino at the foot of the court) and his teammates before the first jump, which set his historical record for triple jumps in the Euroleague, He celebrated on the court before the first act and scored two more goals in a row. get and shoot, well planted (+27 with it on the hardwood). The match picked up speed, thanks in part to Hezonja’s talent, after taking ten minutes of real time to play only two games. Cause? Clock problems causing several interruptions. When everything flew away The main one was Campazzo, the innovative Faku of the first quarter of the distance, who at this level is almost impossible to tie the knot.. From 0-6 to 16-11 and Barca’s answer: 18-19.

White took advantage of the ten (37-27) with Poirier on full display and… Alava’s hook was good and held. He did it on the restart, when a technician on Musa for sticking his foot out slightly in a three narrowed the head-to-head quite a bit: 51-47. Yabusele entered the third period with a goal shot from the corner after a bad first half and was about to unleash his basketball fury with three great dunks and a triple (14 points at the time). To the rhythm of Campazzo, who made two excellent passes for Tavares to cross (74-60). Madrid was a well-oiled machine with a dozen parts, some coming in, some going out, a perfect mix.

Income reached +23 (89-66), Baskonia was still showing pride, and Chus Mateo had to stop it just in case. The reaction reached 98-88 after Hezonja was sent off for two technical faults for protesting the referee’s decision. Rudy broke up the approach with a triple. Centennial won for the ninth time this season; the first in the history of the Euroleague playoffs. Lots of dynamite. Next Wednesday, at the Buesa Arena, in the third round, we will see if Moneke will recover…

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