Feliz shines with 8 three-pointers as Madrid defeats ASVEL

Real Madrid continues its recovery in the European competition after dominating the French team ASVEL without hesitation in a game where offensive effectiveness was the main argument for the whites. The victory places Pedro Martínez's team with a record of 3-3 after overcoming a difficult start in the group stage of the EuroLeague.

Feliz turns his confidence into offensive spectacle

Andrés Feliz arrived at the match backed by an excellent previous performance in Milan and did not disappoint. The Dominican point guard transformed that confidence into an authentic shooting recital, demonstrating surgical precision from 6.75 meters. His 26 points with 8 of 11 from three-point range represented the peak of the Madrid attack, especially in crucial moments when the game became intense.

Feliz's valuation of 29 points was the highest of the match, reflecting his contribution in all aspects of the game. He was not limited to just outside shooting; his presence as the orchestrator of the offense allowed his teammates to find space in a first half where Madrid was practically unstoppable on offense.

The offensive festival of the first half

The first twenty minutes were a nearly flawless offensive display for the white team, although there were some defensive vulnerabilities. The first quarter ended 27-25, with Gabriele Procida scoring a three-pointer that had made it 12-6, while Sestina and Edwin Jackson kept ASVEL in contention in the early moments.

The second quarter was where Madrid unleashed its full offensive potential. Mario Jantunen and Feliz opened a partial score of 47-38, followed by a three-pointer from Juan Pradilla that took the team to 50 points. Feliz’s three consecutive three-pointers before halftime crowned a first half where the whites made 15 of 21 two-point attempts and 10 of 19 three-point attempts. The 61-48 halftime lead seemed to seal the game.

The French reaction and final control

The lead reached 16 points at the start of the third quarter (64-48), but at that point, Madrid experienced a concerning drop in concentration. ASVEL changed its defensive strategy by implementing a zone defense that complicated the white offensive movements. The Madrid players began to lose the ball and force shots, allowing Joel Bolomboy and Hugo Besson to score nine points in just one minute, bringing the score dangerously close.

Pedro Martínez called a timeout to reorganize his team, and Facundo Campazzo responded with a three-pointer that tried to stop the French momentum. However, ASVEL continued its reaction until they managed to tie the game at 71, which raised all alarms on the Madrid bench.

The tie was the turning point. Real Madrid regained its offensive identity with Feliz and Theo Maledon, who finished with a valuation of 26, leading the team to victory. In the final minutes, the whites demonstrated their superiority by executing quality basketball that left the French team with no options.

The decisive plays at the end

Chuma Okeke starred in one of the standout actions of the night, combining a block, a rebound, and nullifying an ASVEL fast break that symbolized Madrid's defensive control in the final stretch. The last quarter was clearly dominated by the whites, who closed the score at 111-92, securing a second consecutive victory that allows Pedro Martínez to put the poor initial start behind him.

Recovery in EuroLeague

The victory places Real Madrid with a record of 3-3 in the EuroLeague, demonstrating that after a difficult start in the competition, the team has the resources to compete regularly. Feliz's effectiveness from the perimeter and the ability to react after the tie at 71 are indicators that the team has found the offensive stability necessary to maintain options in the group stage.

The collective performance, beyond individual contributions, reflects that the second consecutive victory is not a coincidence but rather the result of consistent work where the attack flows, and the defense, despite moments of disconnection, is capable of recovering when necessary. With this result, Real Madrid continues to build its path in a EuroLeague where every victory holds decisive importance.

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