ACB – final – working day 1
Real Madrid takes the lead against a very combative UCAM Murcia who, despite being 17 points behind during some moments of the third quarter, did not let go. However, he succumbed to an implacable rival when he found other people’s weaknesses. “The last minutes of the second quarter were key,” said Sito Alonso. “That and we came out soft in the third,” but, “now we will go out to win the second game.”
Murcia stood up to Real Madrid throughout the first half. Although Sito Alonso’s men were weak on the rebound (18 by 27), the area that the coach of the candidates once again proposed was uncomfortable for his rival, who found shooting options from the 6-point line, 75, but he didn’t score. Only Real Madrid’s last two triple attempts found the basket, previously they had missed eleven in a row. So, with a UCAM that did not allow the Whites to take off, and Coupain inspired by the shot, the score remained within acceptable parameters for the visitors, who managed to take the lead a few times.
Of course, Madrid has inexhaustible resources. Chus Mateo looks at the bench and finds solutions. Furthermore, the Murcians’ timidity in rebounding under their own basket led to second and third shooting options for the Madridistas, who forgive once, but almost never the second or third time. That’s why the first quarter leaned towards his side.
But UCAM improved in its defensive obligations in the second quarter and began to feel comfortable on the court with Saint-Roos managing the compass and Sleva running after steal. He brought out Madrid’s bombers after the Murcians had gained leads of up to five points and then they made up the result somewhat, with Yabusele providing, although the fourth was won by UCAM (19-20).
Although in the return after the break, Sito Alonso’s team managed to equalize, the Madrid of great moments appeared to give an accelerated course in attack and defense in the ten minutes. Musa and Hezonja were relentless at launch; The first, together with Tavares, dominated the rebound, and the Murcians did not know how to stop the white game, nor did they find solutions when it was their turn to create, because Mateo adjusted the defense and it was not easy to find ways with the walls of Tavares and Poirier in the light bulb, nor Campazzo glue. The difference on the scoreboard shot up to 17 points in what seemed like it would be the final takeoff, but UCAM did not give up, extending the game until the final minutes. Hakanson and Radebough hit the shots and, at times, brought the scoreline closer. their numbers to those of Madrid, who did not allow themselves to be intimidated to win the first round.
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