CHRONICLE. 11/16/2023. Photographer: María Jiménez
Chus Mateo’s men, with Musa and Tavares at the helm, give another display of power against Monaco at the WiZink Center.
He Real Madrid He does not stop in his efforts to continue making history. Against Monaco he added his nineteenth consecutive victory this season to equal, with a record of 8-0, his second best start in the Euroleague, that of 2018/19. With another choral game and in another example of their strength as a team, the Madridistas did not give last year’s semi-finalist any chance, whom they won by 30 points in the third quarter. Musa (21 points and 29 rating), Tavares (12 without a mistake, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 24) and Poirier (12, 11 and 22) were the most notable.
I asked for energy Chus Mateo to face another meeting of maximum physical demand. And the team applied themselves perfectly. Monaco tried from the beginning to prevent Madrid from having rhythm in attack. It lasted three minutes because ours entered with the battery recharged and everyone knowing their purpose. The team did a spectacular collective job. In defence, Talker downplayed James and Tavares He was the owner of the paint (8 points without error, 4 rebounds and 2 assists). Madrid’s takeoff was based on him. Control of the rebound and running. Musawho also stood out in defense, brought out his entire arsenal of penetrations and triples (14 points and 18 PIR) to lead a 22-4 run in the middle of an initial quarter that ended 30-20.
To the sound of Llull
The visitors were still there thanks to their four triples. But Madrid does not give up. The connection Sergio Rodriguez–Poirier worked with two consecutive alley oops, but the one that dynamited this period was Llull. One day after turning 36, he wanted to celebrate with three three-pointers in a row, a trademark and raising the fans’ hearts. What our captain is doing is incredible. Before, It was left over He had scored another in a partial of 18 to 6 with which we reached the maximum of + 22 (48-26, min.16). The third lack of Tavares It gave Monaco air, which took advantage with Motiejunas on the inside to resist (53-39).
Madrid puts the full stop
Two Monegasque triples as soon as they left the locker room served to warn them that they were still in the game. But Madrid left it as just an anecdote with a firm response. Campazzo He took care of it with 8 consecutive points. Tavares He continued to dominate his zone and distributed play in Monaco’s zone. Meanwhile, the team scored fluidly and put on a show (accumulating 24 assists). Causeur, who was splendid in defense, joined the attack. Musa y Llull also and Madrid had a difference of 30 points at the end of the third quarter (80-50). Madrid took their foot off the accelerator after their most complete first 30 minutes of the season and the rival reduced the difference. Madrid and the WiZink Center experienced another great European night (91-73, min.40).
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2023-11-17 00:57:36
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