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Since Pablo Laso signed as Real Madrid's head coach, the Blancos have reached the Spanish Copa del Rey final 10 times in 11 years. They only missed out in 2013 after a crazy quarterfinal against FC Barcelona when the game was decided in overtime.

Fabien Causeur

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Madrid left no hope to Lenovo Tenerife, disarming Marcelinho Huertas and dominating in the paint with an unstoppable Walter Tavares. The center finished with 15 points on a 7/8 shooting from the 2-point zone.

After the game, Pablo Laso expressed his happiness, where Madrid played much better.

"We executed our game plan perfectly. A good example of this is that we won all four quarters. Our goal was to reduce their 3-point percentage," Laso began.

Madrid did not only do a great job on defense but also in offense with an incredible 14/26 shooting from beyond the arc.

"Our percentage was great today because we got excellent open shots. The percentage is used to be high when the shot quality is high as well," explained the Spanish mastermind, who will seek for his 7th Copa this Sunday.

Madrid's consistency during the whole game let them dominate everything: pace, the rebound, and deflections.

"My team was better physically today. All the teams are suffering this season. Injuries, outbreaks... We were not an exception. We knew it was important to arrive here with a good mentality. I praised my team for this," added Laso.

After accumulating 10 assists on Thursday against Rio Breogan, Thomas Heurtel dished 7 tonight against Tenerife. The French guard will look for his Spanish Cup MVP.

"He is a determinant player. Determinant players are both for better and worse. I always expect the best version from him and all my players. It is not easy to find your rhythm being Madrid's guard. I need to help him too," analyzed Laso.

Fabien Causeur left the game in the third quarter and did not return to the court.

"Unfortunately, it does not look well. I asked him if it was just a blow, and he told me it was not. I can't say more", concluded Madrid's head coach.

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