Baskonia achieves a hard-fought victory against Real Madrid (92-86)

Euskaraz irakurri: Baskoniak landutako garaipena eskuratu du Real Madrid aurka (92-86)

Baskonia defeated Real Madrid 92-86 in the 16th day of the Euroleague played this Thursday, December 29. Joan Peñarroya’s men went into half-time with a 16-point advantage, but Real Madrid pressed on in the second half. Markus Howard with 28 points He has led the team from Vitoria.

The match has started with great pace. Baskonia has been successful from the line of three in the first attacks, while Real Madrid achieved their points thanks to a Tavares intractable in paint. The visitors have sought to break the game (13-18), but Marcus Howard has kept the Vitoria team afloat. The first quarter ended 24-28.

The second quarter has begun with the white team successful in the launch of three. Those led by Chus Mateo they have opened a gap of 8 points (26-34), but Baskonia has reacted again (38-34). Real Madrid has not been able to stop the bleeding, and the locals have continued to have fun at the pace set by Marcus Howard. The American has made the Buesa Arena with its extraordinary first part; He went to rest with 21 points, and Baskonia commanded 59-43.

In the third quarter, Real Madrid toughened up the defense and managed to close the gap (63-55). Joan Peñarroya stopped the match, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Whites’ reaction (65-60). Marcus Howard has kept pulling the cart, and Baskonia has entered the last quarter with a favorable score of 73-69.

The last quarter has started with an exchange of baskets. Two triples followed by giedraitis they gave Baskonia a breather (79-73). Precisely, the Lithuanian has given the locals an 8-point advantage with 2 and a half minutes to go (86-78). Real Madrid has not been successful in the decisive moments, and Baskonia has been able to certify the eleventh consecutive victory (92-86) that allows him to continue in the Euroleague co-leaderate.

Data sheet:

92 – Cazoo Baskonia (24+35+14+19): Thompson (2), Howard (28), Giedraitis (21), Díez (-) and Kotsar (-) -starting five-, Henry (10), Marinkovic (3), Enoch (2), Hommes (12), Costello (12) and Sedekerskis (2).

86 – Real Madrid (28+15+26+17): Sergio Rodríguez (4), Abalde (-), Musa (6), Cornelie (9) and Tavares (15) – starting five-, William-Goss (16), Causeur (7), Llull (-), Hezonja ( 5), Deck (17), Yabusele (5) and Poirier (2).

Referees: Sreten Radovic (CRO), Ioannis Foufis (GRC), Rain Peerandi (EST).