Ricky Rubio hands Real Madrid third straight defeat ahead of Final Four

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By Eurohoops team info@eurohoops.net

After securing a spot in the EuroLeague Final Four, Real Madrid still can’t seem to find its rhythm in the Spanish ACB League.

Following losses to Breogan and Bilbao, Sergio Scariolo’s team fell to Joventut 89-81 in its final game before traveling to Athens.

Ricky Rubio led the Badalona side with 21 points, while Cameron Hunt added 14. Another former Barcelona player, Jabari Parker, came close to a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds, while talented youngster Michael Ruzic also contributed 12 points.

For Real Madrid, Mario Hezonja scored 13 points, Gabriele Procida added 12, while Theo Maledon finished with 11 and Chuma Okeke chipped in 10 points.

Real Madrid is now set to face Valencia in the EuroLeague Final Four semifinals at OAKA Arena on May 22 at 20:00 CET.

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