Gerson Yabusele had 26 points as Real Madrid beat Villeurbanne 86-79 in Game 25 of the EuroLeague.
Real Madrid achieved its 22nd victory after 25 rounds in the EuroLeague, which prevailed 86-79 against Villeurbanne. Chus Mateo’s team underestimated the opponent’s dynamics and got carried away by their pace, as a result of which they could not escape on the scoreboard. However, it was not difficult to reach the positive result.
Gerson Yabusele was the leader of the winners, counting 26 points (6/8 2-pointers, 1/1 3-pointers, 11/11 shots), 3 rebounds and 2 steals, while Vincent Poirier did a little of everything with 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks.
On the losing side, Paris Lee had 23 points (1/6 three-pointers) and 7 assists. Mike Scott followed with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Absent again are Nando De Colo, Joffrey Lauvergne and Timote Luwagou-Cambaro.
4-4 points on surprise, 15-5 points from opponent mistakes and 13-10 second-chance points.
THE REFEREES: Hordov, Semes, Lethkano
THE DECADES: 24-18, 45-35, 62-50, 86-79
REAL MADRID (Mateo): Cozer, Fernandez 3 (1), Ambalde 3 (1/4 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 2 assists), Cabaso 10 (2/4 three-pointers, 4 rebounds), Hezonia 9 (1/2 three-pointers, 4 rebounds), ,Alothen , Rodriguez 2 (2 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 turnovers) , Deck 12 (1) , Poirier 8 (5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks) , Yabusele 26 (6/8 2-pointers, 1 /1 three-pointer, 11/11 shots, 3 rebounds), Ediage 4, Moussa 9 (1)
Villerban (Poup): Scott 18 (1/2 3-pointers, 6 rebounds), Thomas 11 (1/3 3-pointers, 4 rebounds), Lee 23 (8/8 2-pointers, 1/6 3-pointers, 4/5 shots, 3 rebounds, 7 assists), Kahudi 3 (1) , Jackson 12 (2/4 3-pointers, 4 assists, 3 turnovers) , Fall 3 (6 rebounds) , Lighty 3 (1) , Ediage 6 (5 rebounds, 3 turnovers) , Yakov
Real Madrid’s team stats: 22/45 2-pointers, 8/22 3-pointers, 18/19 shots, 30 rebounds (19 defensive – 11 offensive), 20 assists, 7 steals, 6 fouls, 4 blocks
Villerban’s team stats: 23/40 2-pointers, 7/20 3-pointers, 12/14 shots, 33 rebounds (21 defensive – 12 offensive), 16 assists, 2 steals, 13 turnovers, 2 blocks
The next matches of the two teams: In the 26th matchday, Real will play Armani (8/2, 21:30) at the Mediolanum Forum, while Villerban will face Baskonia (8/2, 21:30) at the Buesa Arena.