Real Madrid Pull Off an Amazing Comeback!
Wow, what a game! Real Madrid just staged an incredible comeback against Olympiacos in their Euroleague playoff game. They were down 2-0, and honestly, who saw that ending coming? They ended up winning 80-72 in Game 3, and boy, did they keep their Final Four dreams alive! Olympiacos came out strong – Sasha Vezenkov (21 points, 10 rebounds) and Nigel Williams-Goss (17 points) were on fire. It looked like it was going to be a long night for Real Madrid.
A Rollercoaster Ride
Olympiacos, missing Evan Fournier, totally dominated much of the first half. They took a comfortable 44-38 lead into the break. Lee was consistently scoring, putting Real Madrid on their heels. They were struggling defensively and on the boards. It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck, you know? But then, something shifted in the second half.
The Merengues stepped up their defense big time, holding Olympiacos to a measly 28 points. The fourth quarter was insane. Vildoza had a few questionable decisions, and then Wright had a crucial turnover – those moments really turned the tide. Suddenly, Real Madrid had a double-digit lead. Vezenkov tried his best to lead a late comeback, but it wasn't enough.
Campazzo's clutch plays in the final minutes were absolutely huge. Real Madrid also cleaned up their rebounding, which made a world of difference. It was a wild finish!
The Stars Shine (and Some Quiet Heroes Too)
Dzanan Musa (14 points), Mario Hezonja (14 points), and Edy Tavares (15 points) led the scoring for Real Madrid. Alberto Abalde also played a huge role with 9 points and 6 assists. Facundo Campazzo didn't have his usual flashy game, but his contribution in those crucial final moments? Absolutely invaluable. For Olympiacos, Vezenkov and Williams-Goss played incredibly well, but they couldn’t quite overcome Real Madrid's home-court advantage.
What's Next? The Final Showdown?
Real Madrid still trails the series 2-1, but that win gave them a massive boost. The series heads back to Madrid, and they'll be looking to build on that strong defense and use that home-court advantage to even the series. They're going to need another amazing performance to make it to the Final Four in Abu Dhabi. The next game? It's going to be a nail-biter, I can already feel it!
