Pedro Martínez's team defeated Dubai BC and will face Olympiacos in the final. Luwawu-Cabarrot forced overtime with a shot after a timeout.
The Real Madrid Basketball has secured a place in the final of the first edition of the Euroleague Supercup after overcoming Dubai BC. Pedro Martínez's team will face Olympiacos in the decisive match. This information was reported by solobasket.com.
The match was decided in overtime, which was reached thanks to a basket from Timothee Luwawu-Cabarrot at the buzzer. The Frenchman, in his first official game with the team, recorded 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Coach Pedro Martínez designed a play after a timeout (ATO) for Luwawu-Cabarrot to take the final shot. The system used two common concepts from his playbook as decoys: 'Iverson' situations (double indirect screens to clear a lateral reception) and 'brush' screens (ghost screens to punish defensive indecision).
According to published information, the first two actions of the system aimed to isolate a blocked exit for Luwawu-Cabarrot to create space and draw the attention of his defender on the help side. The opposing defense was effective, but the forward's talent prevailed.
Edy Tavares and Timothee Luwawu-Cabarrot carried the team on their backs
Centre Edy Tavares was also crucial in the victory. Real Madrid will play the final against Olympiacos in the Euroleague Supercup.
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