By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Despite Unicaja forcing Game 4 in Martin Carpena Arena, Real Madrid showed the heart of the champions, beating Ibon Navarro’s team on the road 86-79 to reach the ACB Finals.
Mario Hezonja led the way with a 20-point performance, while Edy Tavares added 16 points with 12 rebounds to dominate under the rim.
Dzanan Musa and Sergio Llull combined for 27 points, and Facundo Campazzo shared 6 assists.
On Unicaja, which previously won four titles this season, the departing Tyson Carter and Dylan Osetkowski combined for 29 points.
Kendrick Perry had 14 points and 4 assists in his team’s defeat.
Chus Mateo’s team will now go up against Valencia, coached by Pedro Martinez, which got over La Laguna Tenerife with a 3-0 sweep in their Semi-Finals.
ACB Playoffs
Quarterfinals (best of three)
Real Madrid – Baskonia 2-0 (82-76, 112-103)
Unicaja – FC Barcelona 2-1 (97-101, 81-59, 97-95)
Valencia – Dreamland Gran Canaria 2-0 (98-74, 102-94)
La Laguna Tenerife – Joventut Badalona 2-0 (96-81, 80-60)
Semifinals (best of five)
Real Madrid – Unicaja 3-1 (99-81, 90-75, 84-86, 86-79)
Valencia – La Laguna Tenerife 3-0 (83-65, 105-74, 94-87)
Finals (best of five)
Valencia – Real Madrid
PHOTO CREDIT: ACB