Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Real Madrid Nips Zalgiris 100–99 on Maledon’s Late Heroics

The victory steadied Scariolo’s team after a heavy setback to Panathinaikos last week.

Overview

  • Real Madrid erupted for 38 points in the fourth quarter to overturn Zalgiris’ third‑period momentum.
  • Theo Maledon led the hosts with 25 points, supported by Trey Lyles with 21 and Facundo Campazzo with 20.
  • Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco delivered 33 points and 11 assists in a standout performance despite the defeat.
  • A late offensive foul whistled on Maodo Lo, followed by a technical for protesting, proved pivotal in the closing seconds.
  • Ignas Brazdeikis missed a desperation shot at the buzzer as Madrid improved to 6–6 and Zalgiris slipped to 7–5.