Real Madrid scrape past Obradoiro ahead of Partizan clash: Los Blancos survive after 48 free throws
Prior to that, they faced a grueling test in the ACB League on Sunday against Obradoiro, eventually edging them out in overtime. Real Madrid went to the charity stripe an astonishing 48 times throughout the game.
Théo Maledon led the charge with 25 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists, matched by Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, who also posted 25 points. Mikael Jantunen added 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Nick Smith Jr. also reached double digits with 10 points.
On the other side, Childress paced his team with 23 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists, Agada contributed 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Soriano logged 13 points and 6 rebounds. Barrueta and Barceló chipped in with 13 points apiece.
Real Madrid have lost their opening three EuroLeague fixtures following their Euroleague Supercup triumph. Next up is a clash against Partizan on Thursday at 20:45 CET, where Joan Peñarroya's team will be seeking their fourth victory in as many EuroLeague games. Before that, the Belgrade outfit take on Mega in the ABA League on Monday at 18:30 CET.
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