Madrid behaves like a champion

They did not submit to local physical play. In fact, they entered the fray and won, the energy of men like them being inexhaustible. Garuba, Hézonja, Happy and even Leonwhich after several weeks with very little participation, tackled the problems of lack of Tavares and he had one of his best matches since arriving in Madrid. but it was Campazzo the one who showed the great encounter of the visitors, the Argentinian was deadly in attack and very scoundrel in defense, oppressive, to the point that the Murcian stars, like Ennis or De Julius, ended up being burned by the insistence of the leader. It seems that the Euroleague is rather a challenge for Scariolo’s team, but in Spain his basketball has no rival today. This is evidenced by their 12 victories during the first 13 days.

In a crowded sports palace in Murcia, even with Carlos Alcaraz in its stands, and after a sincere and necessary tribute to the now retired Sadiel Rojasthe tireless Dominican-American warrior, began a duel with the scent of a great battle, the expected fight of two phalanxes at the top of Spanish basketball. The locals struck first, driven by his fascinating ability to charge the offensive rebound, the irreducible Romanian Kate when he planted his big body under the hoop. Madrid, for its part, indulged in the talent of HézonjaThe Croatian is anarchic but efficient. Every action provoked a reaction, equality reigned and the game was multi-carat, hypnotic, worthy of admiration.

It was the defense of CampazzoHis hands were infinite and constant, the ones that put white people first. Scariolo added fuel with the entry of Garuba and, after a companion of Lyles With two hands, the advantage amounts to seven points. A burst which increased the tension to such an extent that the said Garuba ended up facing Radebaugh And Forest. The Spain international was separated by his teammates as his anger seemed uncontrollable, while the refereeing team decided to forgive his vehemence.

Already in the second quarter, the slight domination of the visitors continued and only cocoa He found some advantage when he took up painting. Scariolo’s men tried to escape because, although the Murcian defense was organized, it was very difficult to find gaps. For its part, UCAM attacked the edge, applying physicality in every possession with the aim of wearing down its rival little by little, like when a snake slowly chokes its prey until it surrenders. Among so many tactics, Happy and Maledon, opportunistic and bubbly, maintained the superiority of the Merengue, who, after a basket from Len, increased their advantage to nine points. The possessions passed and Madrid transmitted an unusual seriousness, committed, without regrets in the face of overwork. The superb score obtained at half-time was their reward.

After passing through the locker rooms, Tavares He begins to impose his law, one that intimidates even the bravest heroes. Murcia needed its most remarkable talents, By Jules And Ennisappeared urgently, because their percentages were getting worse and their enemies were ready to deliver a blow that would write a before and after in the duel. Was Forest who understood, five consecutive points from the American put his team into orbit, which no longer looked so inferior to Madrid. At least until Campazzofirst with a triple then with three free throws and a nice assist to Len, overcame the threat of a comeback.

After the Ukrainian, it was Happy the one responsible for martyring UCAM. Two triples from the Dominican foreshadowed an early end, even if an unexpected counterattack led by the long-range success of Forest, Falk And Radebaugh They stopped the merengue euphoria. In no time, Sito Alonso’s men were just six goals behind. It was then Madrid’s turn to analyze their possessions and see how Abalde was getting the job done.