Overview
- Scariolo said the team remains “far from where we want to be” in offensive and defensive connections despite the comfortable result.
- Secondary options carried much of the scoring and Madrid hit 14-of-29 from three, led by Mario Hezonja with 13 points and Trey Lyles and Kramer with 10 each.
- Izan Almansa made his official season debut for Madrid and drew praise from Scariolo for a strong impact.
- Sergio Llull reached the 2,000-assist mark in ACB play during the game.
- The coach cited guidance from the biomedical staff and a five-games-in-nine-days stretch as reasons for careful minute distribution.