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Real Madrid Smothers Barcelona 80-61 To Seize EuroLeague Tiebreak Edge

The victory punctuates Madrid’s recent European run over Barça.

Overview

  • Usman Garuba sparked the fourth quarter and finished with 16 points, with Gabriel Deck and Mario Hezonja adding 12 each.
  • A pregame tribute recognized Walter ‘Edy’ Tavares as the EuroLeague’s all-time leading rebounder, and he then dominated inside.
  • Madrid outrebounded Barcelona 36-27 and held them to 4-of-18 from three, while Punter did not record a field goal.
  • The Round 22 matchup at Madrid’s Movistar Arena drew 12,156 fans.
  • Both teams are 14-8 with Madrid ahead on head-to-head, and it was reported as their fourth straight European win over Barça.