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Five key questions before historic Game 5 that could decide the series in Madrid / News - Basketnews.com

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As the crucial Game 5 between Real Madrid and Partizan approaches, BasketNews takes a look at five questions that might decide the series, including Kevin Punter's return, Real Madrid's zone defense, and unstoppable Edy Tavares.

Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic, Sonia Canada/Getty Images, IMAGO/Norbert Scanella Credit Partizan Mozzart Bet/Dragana Stjepanovic, Sonia Canada/Getty Images, IMAGO/Norbert Scanella

AfterPartizan Mozzart Bet Belgradetook a 2-0 lead in the EuroLeague playoff series againstReal Madrid, many believed that teams wouldn't return to Spain.

Yet here we are. Crucial Game 5 will take place with both teams having a shot not only at the Final Four but making EuroLeague history.

Real aim to become the first team ever to reach the Final Four after coming back from a 0-2 deficit. So far, the teams with a 2-0 lead hold a 29-0 record.

Meanwhile, Partizan will try to become the first away team to win Game 5. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul became the last victim of such a challenge, meaning that home teams hold a 16-0 record in such matchups.

Regardless of the outcome, Wednesday's game will mark history in EuroLeague basketball.

Before the upcoming game, BasketNews raises five key questions for Wednesday's matchup.

1. Will Kevin Punter deliver?

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