Andrés Feliz guides Real Madrid to victory in the Endesa ACB League final
Dominican point guard Andrés Feliz became the main figure this Sunday, scoring two crucial three-pointers in overtime and leading Real Madrid to victory against Valencia Basket (104-98). This triumph puts the merengue team with a 2-0 lead in the Endesa ACB League final. The match, held at the WiZink Center in Madrid, saw Feliz shine in key moments, complementing the outstanding performance of the Argentinian Facundo Campazzo, who scored 18 points and had a valuation of 19. Real Madrid was forced to use all its potential to overcome Valencia’s strong offense, led by the Dominican Jean Montero, who fought until the last second.Happy, who shared the court with Montero in a duel that highlighted Dominican talent, demonstrated maturity and composure when performing in moments of greatest pressure. His two three-pointers in overtime were decisive for Real Madrid to take the lead and stop the momentum of Valencia, who had forced the extra time thanks to a basket by Sergio Llull in the final seconds of regulation time. The first half presented contrasts. Real Madrid started strong, but Valencia reacted from the three-point line, taking the lead. However, the home team responded with a resounding partial before halftime (48-45), regaining sensations in front of their fans. In the final quarter, Valencia went ahead again by nine points, fueled by Nate Reuvers’ offense. Campazzo took the reins and, along with Feliz, led Real Madrid’s comeback. Montero tried to respond with a crucial three-pointer, but his shot didn’t go in, taking the game to overtime. In overtime, Real Madrid was lethal, with four three-pointers, three of them scored by Dominican players (two by Feliz and one by Montero). The white team was more effective in defense and capitalized from the free throw line. With this victory, Real Madrid is only one win away from the title, maintaining its undefeated record at home this postseason. Real Madrid will now travel to Valencia with the aim of closing the series and winning the championship.Highlighted Fact: Andrés Feliz continues to establish himself as one of the most influential Dominican players in European basketball, demonstrating leadership and effectiveness in crucial moments.“When the team needed it most, Andrés showed up with personality. He’s in great form,” declared the Real Madrid coach after the match.
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