Real Madrid crushes Valencia and reaches the Euroleague final

Real Madrid basketball has made a statement in the EuroLeague semifinal held in Athens. With a final score of 90-105, Sergio Scariolo's team defeated Valencia Basket with authority. The key was early dominance and the hot hand of Mario Hezonja, who scored 25 points to lead the white offense. Now, the team awaits its opponent in the grand final.

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The Hezonja factor: analysis of a flawless performance 🏀

From a tactical standpoint, Real Madrid executed a game plan based on transition speed and perimeter defense against the rival. Hezonja, shooting 60% from the field, exploited Valencia's defensive mismatches, as they failed to close passing lanes. Scariolo rotated 10 players while maintaining constant intensity. The technical key was the ability to generate advantages in the pick-and-roll, punishing the rival defense with open shots and uncontested drives.

Athens confirms: La Fonteta wasn't the problem, it was Madrid 😅

Valencia Basket is left with a bitter taste and a return ticket home. As always, the team from La Fonteta reaches the semifinals with the excitement of a child in a toy store, but leaves empty-handed with the consolation of a trip to Greece. Hezonja, meanwhile, strolled around the court as if playing a neighborhood game, making it clear that stopping him requires more than good defense; it takes a GPS and a bit of luck.