Real Madrid knew Valencia Basket was one of the few frontlines that could match up with its size. But Coach Chus Mateo’s team was able to stop Valencia’s inside attack and win the rebound battle.
<br> Real held Valencia to just 43.8% shooting on two-pointers in a 73-80 victory - a game in which the winners shot 65.8% from close range. Dzanan Musa and Gabriel Deck combined for 17-of-24 two-point shooting in scoring 28 and 16 points, respectively, in the win.