MADRID. Real Madrid delivered a dominant 102-75 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in EuroLeague action, with a brilliant Facundo Campazzo leading the charge, to take a 2-0 series lead and move one step closer to the Final Four. The white team, despite the absence of Walter Tavares, controlled the game from start to finish and confirmed their superiority at Movistar Arena.
The opening minutes set the tone for the night. Real Madrid came out with superior energy, imposing pace and control from Campazzo's point guard position. The Argentine floor general began punishing opponents with pick-and-roll actions and generating constant advantages, while Hapoel Tel Aviv struggled to contain the white team's offensive flow.
As the game progressed, the team coached by Sergio Scariolo continued to expand their lead thanks to their consistency on both ends of the floor. Tavares' absence was not heavily felt thanks to the impact of Usman Garuba, who assumed responsibilities in the paint with authority, contributing points and rebounding presence.
The decisive moment came before halftime, when Real Madrid strung together several stretches of high offensive efficiency. Campazzo, the absolute leader, finished the game with 23 points and 6 assists, setting the pace throughout. Around him, the pieces fell into place naturally: Theo Maledon added 13 points, as did Garuba, while Andres Feliz and Mario Hezonja contributed 11 points each.
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For Hapoel Tel Aviv, the offensive effort was concentrated mainly on Dan Oturu, who scored 19 points, well supported by Elijah Bryant, who contributed 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Chris Jones, who finished with 10 points. However, a lack of collective consistency and defensive struggles prevented them from truly competing in the game.
The decisive stretch was a formality for the white team. With commanding leads and total control of the game, Real Madrid managed the final minutes without drama, sealing a clear victory that reflected the difference shown on the court.
With this win, Real Madrid takes a 2-0 series lead in the EuroLeague playoffs, stringing together two consecutive victories and moving just one step away from securing their ticket to the Final Four.
The white team will face the next game with the opportunity to close out the series, while Hapoel Tel Aviv will need to respond immediately if they want to extend a series that, for now, is clearly dominated by the Madrid team.