Big surprise in the playoffs! La Laguna Tenerife leaves Real Madrid on the brink of being knocked out
The white team is not doing well after losing the Euroleague final
The Laguna Tenerife struck first at the Movistar Arena against Real Madrid (97-98) in the first game of the Liga Endesa quarterfinals, leaving the whites against the ropes in the series. Txus Vidorreta's team withstood the local onslaught in a highly tense finish and secured a highly valuable triumph after an intense exchange of blows in the final quarter.
The game was back and forth from the start, with small advantages and shared offensive prominence. Madrid found points through Hezonja, Campazzo, and Deck, while Tenerife responded with the experience of Marcelinho Huertas and the outside accuracy of Doornekamp and Abromaitis. The first quarter set the tone with a high pace and equality that would define the entire match.
Before the break, the game continued without a clear owner. Real Madrid led in several stretches, but Tenerife always stayed close, punishing every defensive lapse by the home team. Players like Yebo or Van Beck's contributions kept the visitors afloat during the most critical moments for the white team, preventing them from establishing a lead on the scoreboard.
The third quarter followed the same script, with constant lead changes and a three-point shooting exchange that ignited the Palacio. Madrid managed to slightly stretch their lead, but Tenerife once again responded with character and outside shooting accuracy, keeping the game within a narrow margin before the final act.
Canarian comeback
The end was a test of survival and Canarian precision. In the last minute, Jaime Fernández and Doornekamp held up the visiting team in a high-tension showdown that was decided by the smallest details. The victory gives La Laguna Tenerife the chance to seal the series in the Canary Islands, while Real Madrid is compelled to react to avoid defeat in the second game.
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