El Real Madrid vence a Olimpia Milano en un emocionante duelo directo

The Real Madrid won 96-89 against Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano on Tuesday, in the 31st day of the regular season in the Euroleague. Dzanan Musa starred in the victory for the white team, positioning them well for a direct path to the quarterfinals.

The game took place at the Movistar Arena, where former player Fabien Causeur and Italian coach Ettore Messina received applause for their past connections with Madrid. The internal game of the team was strong, with Walter Tavares and Usman Garuba leading the charge after a tough battle against Unicaja from Malaga in the Endeea League.

With Tavares and Garuba dominating the post and Facundo Campazzo leading from the outside, Real Madrid took an early lead of 24-9 at the end of the first quarter. Campazzo’s steals and transitions energized the crowd, culminating in a comfortable lead for Madrid at 31-16 after 10 minutes.

Dzanan Musa’s stellar performance, along with contributions from other key players like Mario Hezonja and Sergio Llull, maintained Madrid’s lead throughout the game. The team capitalized on weaknesses in Milan’s defense, securing a crucial victory in the race for the playoffs.

Despite a late surge from Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano, Real Madrid held on to win 96-89, with Tavares missing a last-second shot. The victory puts Madrid at 17-14 for the season, in strong contention for a playoff spot. The game was intense and competitive until the final buzzer, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

In the end, Real Madrid emerged victorious, showcasing their strength and determination on the court. The team’s performance was commendable, setting them up for a successful run in the remainder of the Euroleague season.

-Result: Real Madrid 96, Milan Milano 89 (54-41 at halftime).

Real Madrid: Campazzo (11), Abalde (3), Bridge (-), Garuba (11), Tavares (19), Llull (8), Rudy (9), Hezonja (8), Musa (21), González (-), González (-), Ibaka (), Fernando (6).

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan: Mannion (7), Bolmaro (2), Shields (13), Mirotic (14), Leday (15), Causeur (13), Brooks (9), Dimitrijevic (6), Caruso (7), Ricci (-), Tonut (2), Gillespie (1).

-Quarters: 31-16, 23-25, 24-22, 18-26.

-Referees: Mogulkoc, Pastusiak, and DragOjevic. No ejections.

-Attendance: 9,544 spectators at the Movistar Arena.

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