Real Madrid rallies from 14-point hole to beat Unicaja 91–82
Game recap
Real Madrid staged a big comeback to beat Unicaja 91–82 in Round 12 of the Liga Endesa. After a tight opening quarter, Unicaja exploded in the second with efficient two-point shooting and built a double-digit lead, while Aleksander Balcerowski supplied several key baskets for the visitors.
The turning point came in the third quarter, when Real Madrid ripped off a 17–2 run. Big plays from the likes of Usman Garuba helped flip momentum, and Madrid kept control through the fourth to close out the win. The victory marked Real Madrid’s tenth straight league triumph; they sit top of the table with an 11–1 record, while Unicaja fall to 7–5 and remain in the upper half of the standings.
Standouts and what’s next
Mario Hezonja led the winners with 17 points and Theo Maledon added 15. For Unicaja, Aleksander Balcerowski and Chris Duarte were the main scorers with 17 and 16 points respectively. Both teams also dealt with absences — Trey Lyles and David Kravish were unavailable for the matchup.
Looking ahead, the teams turn quickly back to the schedule: Real Madrid travel to Murcia next, while Unicaja will host Joventut. Off the court, several players and coaches have been speaking about ambitions and EuroLeague goals in recent interviews, touching on topics from team development to coaching changes.
