A Record-Breaking Euroleague Match
The recent match between Real Madrid and Maccabi at the Movistar Arena has made its mark on the Euroleague’s history books.
The game, which ended with a score of 116-113, is now the highest-scoring match in Euroleague history without extra time. The two teams combined for 229 points, breaking the previous record of 224 set in 2004.
Half-Time and Third Quarter Records
At half-time, the teams had already notched up 120 points, a record for a Euroleague match. By the end of the third quarter, the score had reached 181 points, another record for the league.
Remarkable Individual Performances
Facundo Campazzo achieved a personal best with a rating of 43, while the trio of Campazzo, Hezonja, and Muse combined for an impressive 76 points. Meanwhile, Maccabi’s perfect free throw record of 26 from 26 is also noteworthy.
A Defensive Masterclass
Interestingly, Edy Tavares, a key player for Real Madrid, failed to score a single point despite playing over 25 minutes. However, his team’s strong defense ultimately decided the match, forcing Maccabi into a difficult final possession that ended with a missed triple.
Real Madrid’s defensive prowess in the last possession of the game demonstrates that sometimes, the most impressive performances come from a team’s ability to work together and shut down their opponents when it matters most.