In Carroll’s farewell night, Real gets 2-0 lead over Baskonia / News - Basketnews.com

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In Game 2 of the ACB semi-final series, Real Madrid defeated Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 83-71 (18-15, 22-15, 26-15, 17-26) and got 2-0 lead.

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Game 3 of this best-of-five series will be played in Vitoria on Tuesday, 7th June at 21:00 CEST.

Adam Hanga was the top performer for the winners, accumulating 18 points (4/6 2PT, 2/7 3PT, 5/6 FT), 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

On the opposing side, SimoneVanja Marinkovic was the high-scorer for Baskonia, ending with 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/5 3 PT).

After the close first quarter, Real Madrid opened the second quarter with a good offensive flow, initiated an early 13-0 run and extended their lead to 16 points (31-15).

The visitors quickly responded with their own 10-0 run, but the Royal club finished off the first half better and maintained 10 points lead (40-30).

A tribute to Jaycee Carroll before the start of the game:

Pablo Laso’s team started the second half with a good offensive flow and arranged an early 12-2 scoring run and built a comfortable 18 points lead (52-34) in the third.

Nevertheless, Real Madrid did not let Baskonia breathe easier during the remaining minutes in the third. The margin between the teams was 21 point (66-45) before the last 10 minutes of the game.

The fourth quarter was a mere formality.

Real Madrid:Adam Hanga 18 (4 REB), Walter Tavares 15 (8 REB, 22 PIR), Anthony Randolph 12 (5 REB), Rudy Fernandez 10.

Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz: Vanja Marinkovic 17,Wade Baldwin 12 (7 REB, 4 AST), Simone Fontecchio 12.

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