Alberto Abalde's buzzer-beater saves Real against Obradoiro in ACB league / News - Basketnews.com

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In the Spanish ACB league, EuroLeague semi-finalist Real Madrid defeated CAB Obradoiroin a hard battle on the court.The game was really entertaining and in the final seconds it was a real battle, but Real were able to take the win home with the final score of89-88 (23-21, 23-23, 16-19, 27-25).

2-pointers this season

50%20,0Points made:20,0Accuracy:50,0%Place in standings:3Record max:20Record min:20Most made 2FGs:Walter TavaresTeamACBStatisticsSchedule

For Real Madrid, the top scorer was Sergio Llull with 21 points (5/8 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 2/2 FT) and 5 assists.

ForObradoiro, on the other hand, the top scorer wasBraydon Hobbswith 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/6 3PT), 3 rebounds and 3 assists.

After the first three and a half quarters going neck-on-neck (77-77), inspired by Sergio Lull and Vincent Poirier‘s buckets, Real build a 7-points lead (84-77), but 3 consecutive 3-pointers by Obraidoro let them to regain the lead of the game (86-84) with 1:50 left. Sergio Lull made a duo ant tied the game (86-86) with 1:28 remaining.

Both teams exchanged successfull defensive stops, until Adam Hanga made 1 of 2 free throws and took 1 point lead for Real (87-86) with 26 seconds left.

Laurynas Birutis‘ powerful dunk regained 1-point lead for hosts (88-87) with 5 seconds to go, Llull had desperate off balance shot from the corner on the other end, it was off the mark, but Alberto Abalde grabbed offensive rebound,tipped the ball to the basket and sealed the victory for the Royal club in a very dramatic fashion (89-88).

Real: Sergio Llull 21 (5 AST), Adam Hanga 13 (4 REB), Vincent Poirier 12 (8 REB), Alberto Abalde 10.

Obradoiro:Braydon Hobbs 17, Philip Scrubb 15 (4 AST), Laurynas Birutis 13 (4 REB), Kassius Robertson 12 (8 AST).

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