Real Madrid Storms Past Tenerife to Force Game 3
How the game played out
Real Madrid responded to a surprising opening loss by dominating Tenerife 118-83 in Game 2 of the Liga Endesa quarterfinals, tying the series at 1-1. Tenerife came out sizzling from long range early, but Madrid settled in and took control as the game went on.
Tenerife shot well from beyond the arc in the first quarter, grabbing a small early lead, but Madrid answered with more balanced offense and tighter defense. The visitors outscored Tenerife by nine points in the second quarter and went into halftime with a six-point advantage.
In the second half Madrid’s interior presence and defensive intensity made a big difference. New signing Mady Sissoko battled foul trouble but helped on the glass and in the paint before Omer Yurtseven checked in and sparked the team with a powerful dunk that pushed the lead into double digits.
Standouts and what’s next
Mario Hezonja was the top scorer for Madrid, finishing with 20 points on highly efficient shooting, while Theo Maledon added 16. For Tenerife, Patty Mills led the scoring with 21 points. A dominant third quarter (34-20) essentially decided the contest, and Madrid managed the final period to close out the win.
With the series now tied, the decisive Game 3 will be played back in Madrid. The exact tip-off time is yet to be announced, and the winner will advance from the quarterfinals.
