Mental toughness exercise to defeat Real Madrid at La Fonteta (85-84)

22/12/2024

Valencia Basket stayed strong at La Fonteta in the Endesa League, defeating Real Madrid 85-84 in a first-place battle that was played at an intensity and contact level more typical of a playoff game. The Valencia team fought to the limit of their strength, despite it being their sixth game in thirteen days, to achieve a 14-5 run, taking a one-point lead in the final seconds and securing the win. In the first half, the home team managed to contain the Madrid offense and lower their shooting percentages, leading for most of the time and going into halftime ahead. The visiting team increased their defensive intensity, which had made them the best defense in the ACB coming into the game, reducing Valencia's offensive production. At the same time, Madrid played nearly perfectly in the third quarter, shooting well to take a three-point lead with ten minutes left. Valencia didn't back down, tying the game again. Still, Campazzo and Hezonja stepped up at the crucial moment, giving the visiting team a lead that Valencia Basket fought to reduce to four with five minutes remaining. They then harnessed the energy of La Fonteta to regain the lead in the final minute, in a game decided by a thrilling, decisive moment.


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