Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa Awards 2014 - Jun 30, 2014
Eurobasket.com All-Spanish Liga Endesa 1st Team 2014
Rodriguez
Fernandez
Sato
Doellman
Mirotic
Finals MVP: Juan Carlos Navarro (192-G-80) of FCB Regal Player of the Year: Justin Doellman (206-F-85) of Valencia Guard of the Year: Sergio Rodriguez (191-PG-86) of Real Madrid Forward of the Year: Justin Doellman (206-F-85) of Valencia Center of the Year: Nikola Mirotic (207-F/C-91) of Real Madrid Newcomer of the Year: Romain Sato (194-G/F-81) of Valencia Bosman Player of the Year: Romain Sato (194-G/F-81) of Valencia Import Player of the Year: Justin Doellman (206-F-85) of Valencia Domestic Player of the Year: Sergio Rodriguez (191-PG-86) of Real Madrid Defensive Player of the Year: Tariq Kirksay (199-F-79) of FIATC Joventut Coach of the Year: Pablo Laso of Real Madrid
FCB Regal outscored Real Madrid in the exciting Game 4 clash and clinched the Liga Endesa title. FCB Regal retained the trophy they last won in 2012. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-19. But Real Madrid won second period 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Regal FC Barcelona made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Regal FC Barcelona had a 44-32 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Regal FC Barcelona made 7 blocks. 56 personal fouls committed by Real Madrid helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Ante Tomic (217-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Juan Carlos Navarro (192-80) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Greek center Ioannis Bourousis (213-83, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 12 points and 7 rebounds and international Rudy Fernandez (198-85) added 13 points in the effort for Real Madrid. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: FCB Regal: A.Tomic 22+9reb, J.Carlos Navarro 14+3reb+2ast, B.Oleson 10+1ast, B.Nachbar 10+5reb, M.Huertas 9+2reb+7ast, A.Abrines 8+1reb Real Madrid: R.Fernandez 13+3reb+2ast, I.Bourousis 12+7reb, F.Reyes 11+4reb, N.Mirotic 11, S.Mejri 10+4reb+1ast, S.Llull 8+5reb+3ast
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Copa del Rey: Real celebrate thanks to Sergio Llull's jumper - Feb 9, 2014
In spectacular Copa del Rey final, played in front of 11,000 spectators in Palacio Martin Carpena, Real Madrid defeated eternal rivals Barcelona 77-76 (16-17, 22-25, 22-17, 17-17). Malaga hosted Copa del Rey for the third time in 21st century and Barcelona and Real Madrid played in the final in again, just like in 2001 and 2007. Barcelona won previous two finals in Malaga and were close to another trophy, but Sergio Llull's (192-SG-87) basket with 0.1 decided the winner.
It was incredibly close game from the start, with none of two teams managing to open lead bigger than four points until 38th minute! Barcelona led 17-16 after first quarter, mostly thanks to Erazem Lorbek and Ante Tomic (217-C-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency), who scored Barca's first 12 points of the game (6 points each). Nikola Mirotic (207-F/C-91) and Rudy Fernandez (198-SF-85) had 5 points each in Madrid's team. Blaugrana extended their lead to four points at halftime (42-38). Alex Abrines had good role with 7 points in less than 5 minutes (2/2 for three points). Ante Tomic led all scorers after first half with 12, but shot 4/10 from the field. It was good result for Real considering they had no steals and 9 turnovers in comparison to Barca's 4 stals and one turnover. Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-83) had great third quarter, leading Barcelona with 11 points in this period. However, Rudy Fernandez scored 8 and had 17 in total after 30 minutes. It was enough to give Real Madrid 59-60 lead after three quarters.
It was 64-64 middle through final period, when Real started their 7-0 run and led 71-64 after three-pointer by Nikola Mirotic with two and a half minutes to go. Pablo Laso's team was up by 7 with minute until the end as well (68-75), but Brad Oleson (191-PG-83, agency: Duran International, college: Alaska-Fairb.) scored triple and Barca was back in the game (71-75) despite Juan Carlos Navarro was missing every shot. Real didn't score in next two possessions, Marcelinho scored after Brad Oleson's offensive rebound and American was destined to become match winner after completing 2+1 play with 8 seconds remaining. However, Madrid had answer although their possession didn't look promising. Sergio Llull shot from the corner and scored to give Real their 24th trophy in history. Barcelona have 23.
Nikola Mirotic was voted MVP of Copa del Rey, he finished the game with double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds (performance index rating of 32). Rudy Fernandez scored 19, while hero Sergio Llull added 9 and 6 assists. Marcelinho Huertas led Barcelona with 15 points and 8 assists. Ante Tomic had 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Brad Oleson scored 11 and added 6 rebounds.
Real Madrid clinch SuperCup Endesa - Oct 5, 2013
Real Madrid - FC Barcelona 83:79
Real Madrid claimed the first trophy of the season. They outgunned FC Barcelona in the SuperCup Endesa Final in Vitoria tonight. Nikola Mirotic (207-F/C-91) finished with 20 points to lead the winners. Real unleashed 29 points in the opening quarter and opened an 8-point lead. FC Barcelona narrowed the distance in the second period. The Catalan team cut the distance at 2-point mark at the interval 44:46. Real Madrid changed the complexion of the game in the second half. They held Barcelona to just 12 points in the third period and secured a 7-point cushion at the final break. FC Barcelona narrowed the distance in the fourth frame. They got within two points on several occasions but Real held on to the lead and sealed the win at the end. Sergio Rodriguez (191-PG-86) notched 18 points and was named the MVP after the game. Rudy Fernandez (198-SF-85) contributed 12 points in the win. Ante Tomic (217-C-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency) answered with 21 points for FC Barcelona. Marcelinho Huertas (191-PG-83, agency: Edge Sports) netted 17 points and dished out 10 assists in the loss.
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