Real Madrid secured a dominant 119-84 victory over Surne Bilbao Basket in Liga Endesa play, setting a new ACB record for three-point field goals in a match with 20 successful shots from beyond the arc. Real Madrid noted that Sergio Llull reached 7,000 career points in his 700th Liga appearance.
First-Half Dominance and Llull’s Historic Milestone
Real Madrid established control early, building a commanding 34-point lead at 57-23 during the 17th minute of the first half. Bilbao Basket attempted to mount a response through Petrušev and Normantas, but sustained outside scoring from Abalde, Feliz, Procida, and Llull kept the visitors at bay.
By the end of the second quarter, the scoreboard read 62-35, marked by Llull’s historic basket that made him the first Real Madrid player to reach the 7,000-point threshold in the Liga across 700 appearances.
Offensive Surge and Record-Breaking Finale
Maintained intensity through deep rotations allowed Real Madrid to dictate the pace after the break, outscoring Bilbao 89-57 by the end of the third quarter. The offense generated points through fast breaks, paint scoring from contributors like Feliz, Jantunen, and Jones, alongside steady free-throw shooting from Pradilla and Procida.
Sergio Llull reached several milestones with Real Madrid in Liga ACB after scoring 19 points in their win over Bilbao 🤯Check out his achievements: https://t.co/48jjF3RdfG pic.twitter.com/JMCOMSURoW
The final quarter saw Real Madrid push toward the 120-point mark for the fourth time in a two-week span, following previous high-scoring outings against Obradoiro (114 points), Manresa (120 points), and ASVEL (111 points). Facundo Campazzo orchestrated the offense with 14 assists, while Llull finished with 19 points. Llull secured the team’s 20th three-pointer of the contest with just 29 seconds remaining on the clock, sealing the 119-84 final score.
Player Statistics and Scoring Distribution
Five Real Madrid players finished scoring in double figures during the rout. Alongside Llull’s 19 points, Feliz contributed 14 points, Maledon and Jones added 13 points each, Jantunen chipped in 12, and Sarr finished with 11.
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