Pedro Martínez's team, with a full set of losses in Europe and problems in static attack, faces Obradoiro, one of the slowest teams in the ACB.
The Real Madrid Basketball approaches this Liga Endesa ACB match at one of its worst moments since Pedro Martínez took over as coach. The team, which won the Euroleague Supercup at the start of the season, has linked a streak of losses in European competition and, although they achieved a narrow victory in the ACB, their game has lost the rhythm shown in pre-season. According to solobasket.com, several opponents are avoiding their points in transition and their selection of shots in static play has not been good.
The next opponent will be Obradoiro, a team that played with fewer possessions at the start of the league. The Galicians will try to slow down the game and bring the match to a low pace, which could complicate things for the Madrid team. In Liga Endesa, Real Madrid finds itself in the mid-lower range in offensive rating, a sign of their difficulties in building plays in five-on-five situations.
Defensive problems are also weighing heavily. The white team has conceded a large number of points per game, especially in European competition, and although Obradoiro is not a team known for frantic scoring, they have shown the ability to make the most of each possession. Their offensive rating in the first match was positive, although the sample size is small.
The duel presents itself as a test for Real Madrid Basketball's ability to react. Poor attacks outside their rhythm could be key for Obradoiro to maintain their efficiency and complicate the local victory. The Liga Endesa ACB match will be held at the WiZink Center.
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