By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Real Madrid has once again captured the Spanish ACB League title.
Chus Mateo’s team defeated Valencia 81–70 in Game 3 to complete a 3-0 sweep in the Finals and successfully defend their crown. It marks the club’s 16th ACB championship.
Mario Hezonja led the way in the decisive game with 16 points and nine rebounds. Bruno Fernando followed with 13 points, while Sergio Llull added 11.
Alberto Abalde and Facundo Campazzo chipped in with nine points each, with the Argentinian playmaker also dishing out eight assists.
For Valencia, Xabi López-Arostegui scored a team-high 14 points. Jean Montero added 12, while Chris Jones and Joel Soriano finished with 10 points apiece.
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)
Real Madrid – Valencia 3-0 (89:75, 102:96 OT, 81:70)