Real Madrid dominated at half-time
In the second quarter, Lyles (5 points) and three-pointers from Deck and Garuba extended the lead to +11, the biggest so far (32-21; min. 13). Barça scored several consecutive baskets to reduce the deficit to 32-29. But Llull, Tavares, Okeke and Campazzo, plus Madrid’s strong zone defence, took the game into the break 12 points up (43-31; min. 20).
Spectacular defence
After the break, Brizuela took charge and the visitors narrowed the gap to 45-40 (min. 23). But our team did not deviate from the established script and, thanks to their dominance on the rebound, went on a 10-0 run with 6 points from Hezonja (55-40: min. 27). Barça tried to reduce the deficit, but Deck‘s accuracy from the perimeter (3/3 on three-pointers), Maledon and Garuba kept them at bay (63-47; min. 30).
In the final quarter, a brilliant Garuba countered Barça’s push with 7 points, a rebound and a steal to maintain Madrid’s lead (70-54; min. 34). Our impressive defence, Deck‘s fourth consecutive three-pointer and contributions from Lyles and Hezonja put the game to bed, giving Real Madrid their 14th victory in the Euroleague (80-61; min. 40).
Real Madrid-Barcelona statistics
About the Author
