Real Madrid Basketball lost by four points against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Euroleague, a match in which they conceded 104 points. Gaby Deck recorded -2 rating and -15 in +/-.
The Real Madrid Basketball suffered another defeat in the Euroleague, falling by four points to Hapoel Tel Aviv, in a match where the Madrid team conceded 104 points. The team led by Pedro Martínez is struggling to find consistency, and attention is turning to several players in the squad, according to solobasket.com.
One of the names highlighted is Gaby Deck. The Argentine forward, who was a key player in the club's recent titles, has not yet found his place in the new system. Pedro Martínez prefers line-ups with more interior players and positions Deck at the three spot, a role that does not quite fit his characteristics.
The role assigned to him doesn’t quite suit him
The Catalan coach seeks a high-paced and vertical style of play, conditions that Deck can meet, but the system does not favour him. The presence of players like Pradilla in the paint reduces the space for his back-to-the-basket game, and his reliability in outside shooting is not what a system prioritising three-pointers demands.
Moreover, the 'dirty work' role he previously performed for teammates like Trey Lyles or Mario Hezonja has diminished. Offensive rebounding and defensive patterns are now more collective, which has reduced his prominence. Against Hapoel Tel Aviv, he recorded -2 rating and -15 in +/-, figures that confirm the negative feelings from previous matches.
Real Madrid Basketball has accumulated several games with defensive issues, and the adaptation to Pedro Martínez's model is still ongoing. The next league commitment will be a new opportunity to correct the course.
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