Walter Tavares season-high leads Real past Crvena Zvezda / News - Basketnews.com

Walter Tavares accumulated 17 points (7/8 2PT, 3/4 FT), 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 7 drawn fouls, 4 turnovers, and a season-high 35 PIR in Real Madrid's 79-59 win over Crvena Zvezda.

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Walter Tavares had his best night in this EuroLeague season, leading Real Madrid (12-6) to another victory.

In an away game, Real beat Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (9-9) 79-59 (25-16, 13-18, 19-17, 22-8), racking their second win in a row and 12th overall.

Tavares accumulated 17 points (7/8 2PT, 3/4 FT), 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 7 drawn fouls, 4 turnovers, and a season-high 35 PIR in 28 minutes of playing time.

Real Madrid's center was only 1 PIR shy of his career-high (36) in December 2020.

The visitors took control of the game in the fourth quarter. Sergio Rodriguez made a jumpshot, Tavares scored 5 points in a row, while Dzanan Musa sank a 3-pointer, as Real built an 18-point lead after a 12-0 run (69-51).

Crvena Zvezda continued to struggle to score, and Real Madrid calmly secured the win. The hosts scored only 8 points in the fourth quarter.

Dzanan Musa added 19 points (4/8 2PT, 2/6 3PT, 5/6 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 turnover, and 19 PIR.

Nemanja Nedovic led the way for Crvena Zvezda, accumulating 18 points (2/9 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, and 11 PIR.

Crvena Zvezda: Nemanja Nedovic 18 (2/9 2PT, 4/9 3PT), Filip Petrusev 17 (5/8 2PT), Ognjen Dobric 11 (5/5 2PT).

Real Madrid: Dzana Musa 19 (4/8 2PT, 2/6 3PT), Walter Tavares 17 (7/8 2PT, 12 REB, 4 BLK, 35 PIR), Nigel Williams-Goss 9 (4/6 2PT).

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