Tight win in Bilbao
05-11-2020
Real followed the same script from the game in Valencia: offensive high pace and a tight defense, with a threatenging Tavares on the paint. With that recipe the visitors lead at halftime by 15 points (29-44).
But coming off the locker room Bilbao Basket was a renewed team: led by Rousselle (12 points in the period) and with a very good percentage from the 3 point line, the locals got a 19-2 run that was giving them a lead at the scoreboard (48-46 min 35). Bilbao was reaching the end of the third period still with a 2 point advantage (60-58).
Alternative leads during the last quarter until threes from Thompkins and Llull and a series of good defenses got the Whites again leading with a good advantage: 73-80 with a bit more than a minute to go. Bilbao Basket was mainly turning to the three point range during the last minute, but Real Madrid was accurate from the three point line, pulling the win, 83-85.
But coming off the locker room Bilbao Basket was a renewed team: led by Rousselle (12 points in the period) and with a very good percentage from the 3 point line, the locals got a 19-2 run that was giving them a lead at the scoreboard (48-46 min 35). Bilbao was reaching the end of the third period still with a 2 point advantage (60-58).
Alternative leads during the last quarter until threes from Thompkins and Llull and a series of good defenses got the Whites again leading with a good advantage: 73-80 with a bit more than a minute to go. Bilbao Basket was mainly turning to the three point range during the last minute, but Real Madrid was accurate from the three point line, pulling the win, 83-85.
