Real Madrid sets a historic record with 24 three-pointers in Lleida

The Real Madrid demonstrated its offensive potential in the Lleida pavilion with a high-level basketball exhibition. The visitors displayed fluid gameplay from the first minute, showcasing a clear superiority that allowed them to dominate the encounter from start to finish. With 122 points scored, the merengue team reached an extraordinary figure that reflects its ability to create opportunities and execute them with precision.

The key to victory lay in the spectacular accuracy from the three-point line. The Madrid team converted 24 three-pointers out of 45 attempts, a success rate that was decisive in building a lead that Lleida could never recover from. This record breaks the historic record held by both Unicaja and Baskonia, each having scored 23 three-pointers in previous games.

Maledon and Luwawu-Cabarrot lead the Madrid offense

Theo Maledon was the star of the game's conclusion, sealing the contest with a buzzer-beater three-pointer that not only secured the victory but also allowed the Real Madrid to set the new three-point record. The Frenchman scored a total of 27 points, making a significant contribution to the visitors' offense. His accuracy from the perimeter has been one of the fundamental pillars of the offensive strategy.

Together with Maledon, Elie Luwawu-Cabarrot was another standout name of the day. The French forward had a memorable performance with 31 points, grabbing 5 rebounds and accumulating 35 rating credits. His defensive versatility and ability to generate points were essential in keeping the locals at bay throughout the forty minutes of play.

Dominance from the first minute

The Real Madrid established its rhythm from the start of the game. In the first two minutes, the visitors had already built an eight-point lead, demonstrating their intent to resolve the match quickly. The Lleida team attempted to respond with two consecutive baskets, but the superiority of the whites on both sides of the court, especially in rebounding, allowed them to extend the lead to over ten points before finishing the first quarter with a score of 21-31.

In the second period, iLerna Lleida experienced a resurgence. With the support of their fans at Barris Nord, the locals managed to dangerously close to within three points by the 14th minute. However, Pedro Martínez's team did not become disheartened by this close call. A three-pointer from Luwawu-Cabarrot restored calm to his teammates and forced local coach Gerard Encuentra to call a timeout to reorganize his players.

The decisive run of 0-18

After that timeout, the Catalans found no answer to the merengue onslaught. The Real Madrid unleashed a cumulative run of 0-18 that was practically decisive for the outcome of the game. The visitors demonstrated their ability to execute in critical moments, taking advantage of any opportunity to increase the lead. Lleida managed to narrow the score slightly before halftime, reaching 40-54, but the momentum of the game was clearly on the Madrid side.

After returning from the locker rooms, the locals tried to extend their positive momentum and managed to bring the deficit below ten points at the 24th minute of the third quarter, with a score of 56-65. However, the Real Madrid responded with another dominant run. The Lleida team initially resisted, but ultimately gave way in the final stretch of that quarter, allowing the visitors to leave with an eighteen-point advantage: 63-81.

Final management and historic record

In the last quarter, iLerna Lleida virtually surrendered the contest. The Madrid team set a new maximum lead with each possession, reaching a 28-point difference at the 35th minute with a score of 71-99. With the game practically decided, both coaches brought in less frequently used players. Gerard Encuentra fielded Pau Torrens from the under-22 team, allowing less prominent players to accumulate minutes.

The final stretch concluded with a series of baskets exchanged that were inconsequential to the result. The match ended with a final score of 86-122, reflecting the superiority demonstrated by the visitors. Maledon's three-pointer at the last second not only closed the victory but also allowed the Real Madrid to break the ACB historic record with 24 three-pointers made, surpassing the 23 achieved by both Unicaja and Baskonia in previous seasons.

For the locals, center Kur Kuath was the top scorer with 11 points and 13 in valuation. Forward Oriol Paulí reached a personal milestone by scoring his 2,000th point in the ACB competition, a testament to his career in the elite of Spanish basketball. The Lleida team thus records its fourth consecutive defeat of the season, while the Real Madrid claims its eighth consecutive victory across both the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague.

This triumph consolidates the positive trend of the Madrid team, which has shown a clear progression in both its offensive and defensive play as October has progressed. The ability to make three-pointers with such effectiveness opens new prospects for the upcoming matches, positioning the Real Madrid as a dangerous team from any distance on the court.

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