CHAMPIONSHIP GAME REACTIONS: All eyes around the world were on the EuroLeague Championship Game, and reactions were instant and full of awe for the thrills and drama witnessed at Zalgirio Arena.
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ABOUT THE SHOT: Sergio Llull's title-winning shot that fell with 3.2 seconds to go immediately became one of the most memorable in EuroLeague history.
CONGRATULATIONS: Former two-time champions Nando De Colo and Shane Larkin, as well as Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, the team that Real Madrid eliminated in the playoffs, were among the first to congratulate Los Blancos on their 11th title.
GREAT RESPECT: Olympiacos was left one shot away from the title. Coach Georgios Bartzokas gave a proud and emotional speech in the locker room, and Walter Tavares had nothing but praise for Olympiacos after battling it out in the championship game.
CHAMPIONS' CORNER: For Sergio Llull, Sergio Rodriguez and Rudy Fernandez, this was their third EuroLeague title. Fabien Causeur, Anthony Randolph and Walter Tavares have each won two now, while the rest of Real Madrid's players experienced the championship feeling for the first time.
GAME BALL & CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY: Mario Hezonja kept the game ball and found a place for it on the flight back to Madrid.
TROPHY CABINET: Back in Madrid, Sergio Llull easily found space for the latest addition to his trophy cabinet.