Round final of BAXI Manresa, beating Real Madrid at Nou Congost
The club celebrates the season and the arrival of Dani Pérez with a successful part that spans a period of 28 years with the Whites heading to Manresa.
94 BAXI Manresa I Bassas 14, Brooks 2, Reyes 10, Knudsen and Akobundu-Ehiogu 8; Duke Jr. 5, Ubal 16, Steinbergs 5, Paulicap, Oriola 13, Obasohan 14 and Dani Pérez 7
87 Real Madrid I Maledon 2, Abalde 9, Hezonja 32, Deck 2 and Yurtseven 8; Kramer 10, Okeke 2, Almansa 12, Llull 4, and Feliz 6
Quarter Scores: 26-19, 30-29, 18-25, 20-14
BAXI Manresa capped off a great season with their sixteenth victory in the Liga Endesa, defeating Real Madrid at the Nou Congost for the first time in 28 years in a game they dominated from start to finish (94-87). At the end of the game, Dani Pérez, who was playing his farewell match, received a tribute from the club and fans.
The team coached by Diego Ocampo got off to a good start and took an early lead (13-7). The home team controlled the game, played well, and finished the first quarter with a seven-point advantage thanks to a three-pointer by Obasohan (26-19).
In the second quarter, the home team extended their lead, eventually winning by nineteen points (54-35). The Whites then reacted and went into halftime trailing by only eight points (56-48).
Coming back from the locker room, Manresa started strong again and pulled ahead by ten points (62-52). Real Madrid responded and even took the lead (70-71). The third quarter ended with Manresa leading by one point (74-73).
In the final ten minutes, Scariolo's men tied the game at 85, but in the closing moments, the home team proved superior, going on a 7-0 run to secure a well-deserved victory and end the season on a high note.