June 19, 2013
Top 16 Game 4 - February 26, 2009 CET: 20:00 Local time: 21:00 - NOKIA ARENA
Maccabi Electra 69 - 73 Real Madrid

Records

Ave.   Ave.
0-0 Final Four 0-0
0-0 Playoffs 0-0
1-2 Top 16 3-0
6-4 Regular Season 6-4
7-6 Overall 9-4

Referees

Crew Chief
LAMONICA, LUIGI, Italy
Referee
PUKL,SASA, Slovenia
Umpire
VOJINOVIC, MILIJA, Serbia

Team Stats

Ave.   Ave.
81.2 Points 77.7
34.9 Rebounds 31.8
9.6 O. Rebounds 11.5
25.3 D. Rebounds 20.3
14.7 Assists 12.9
8.2 Steals 7.8
2.8 Blocks 1.8
14.1 Turnovers 12.8
54.9 % 2PT 54.4 %
36.4 % 3PT 32.8 %
75.5 % FT 76.4 %
89.0 Index 82.8
Team Stats - Maccabi Electra
Team Stats - Real Madrid

Player Stats

Ave.   Ave.
15.2 / Eliyahu Points 13.5 / Reyes
7.8 / Fischer Rebounds 6.4 / Reyes
2.4 / Fischer OR 2.2 / Reyes
5.3 / Fischer DR 4.2 / Reyes
4.4 / ARROYO, CARLOS Assists 2.4 / Llull
1.3 / ARROYO, CARLOS Steals 1.2 / Reyes
1.8 / Fischer Blocks 0.5 / Hosley
2.3 / Eliyahu Turnovers 1.9 / Reyes
69.7 % / Fischer 2PT 71.9 % / Llull
100.0 % / Fischer 3PT 39.4 % / Llull
100.0 % / HAGAG, DROR FT 96.8 % / BULLOCK, LOUIS
21.9 / Fischer Index 16.6 / Reyes
Team Roster - Maccabi Electra
Team Roster - Real Madrid

THE TAKE

A crucial Top 16 battle between two age-old rivals will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday when Maccabi Electra welcomes Real Madrid to a fully-packed Nokia Arena. Madrid enters the game as one of only two teams yet to lose in the Top 16 and will punch its ticket to the Quarterfinal Playoffs if it beats Maccabi in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Maccabi is 1-2 in Group F and cannot afford a home loss, especially if Regal FC Barcelona downs Alba in Berlin. Maccabi would dramatically increase its playoff chances if it overcomes its Week 3, 19-point loss against Madrid. Maccabi has been in good form domestically as of late and is expected to have its full roster in uniform, although reserve center Yaniv Green has been suffering back pain and star point guard Carlos Arroyo was suspended for one night last week due to "inappropriate behavior." Arroyo is back as one of Maccabi's top weapons, with Dee Brown backing him up. They’ll take on Madrid’s point guard trio of pass-first veteran Pepe Sanchez, explosive playmaker Sergio Llull and Raul Lopez, who offers clutch and creativity. Moreover, two of best scorers in Euroleague Basketball history are ready for a big battle. Marcus Brown was limited to just 2 points in Madrid, so he must be looking forward for the rematch against scoring machine Louis Bullock. Brown leads a solid backcourt that also includes experienced veteran Tal Burstein, swingman Tre Simmons and team captain Derrick Sharp and small forward Omri Casspi. Madrid signed Kennedy Winston earlier this week, but he is not expected to see extended playing time in Tel Aviv. Winston replaced Quinton Hosley, who was released on Tuesday afternoon. As such, expect Alex Mumbru and Marko Tomas to see extended playing time in Tel Aviv at the wings. Maccabi will increase its chances to win the game by stopping power forward Felipe Reyes, who is at the prime of his career. Reyes offers rebounding skills and can take the mid-range shot or work his way in the low post with deadly results. He leads a deep frontcourt that also includes defensive center Tomas Van den Spiegel, athletic power forward Jeremiah Massey and versatile big man Axel Hervelle. Reyes has a tough matchup against Lior Eliyahu, one of the best transition big men in the competition. Meanwhile, Van den Spiegel and Hervelle are ready to battle against D'or Fischer, a blue-collar center with outstanding defensive skills. Charles Gaines comes off Maccabi's bench to offer intensity and rebounding skills. Maccabi must control the game tempo and play its fast-paced basketball, getting Brown, Eliyahu and Arroyo involved, as well as stopping the Whites' frontcourt. Madrid must try to stay active in defense, just like in its Week 3 win at home, as well as get Bullock some good looks at the basket. This will be a classic European basketball game with both teams looking for big goals, so expect an outstanding atmosphere at Nokia Arena for this incredible showdown.

GAME NOTES

Maccabi Electra
  • Center D’Or Fischer has blocked multiple shots in five straight games. He is tied for the Top 16 lead with 3 blocks per game and is second for the full season with 1.8 blocks per game.
  • Guard Tal Burstein is closing in on 1,000 points for his Euroleague Basketball career. He enters this week’s game against Real Madrid with 991 points in 137 career games. He also needs just 2 more three-pointers to reach 100 for his Euroleague career.
  • Guard Marcus Brown needs 33 more points to become the first player in Euroleague Basketball history to reach the 2,500-point mark for his career.
  • Guard Carlos Arroyo scored a season-high 21 points in his team’s loss at Madrid two weeks ago.
  • Guard Derrick Sharp hit 3 three-pointers and scored a season-high 9 points in the loss at Madrid two weeks ago. He came into the game shooting 2 for 14 in his previous 11 Euroleague appearances.
  • This will be the 19th time Maccabi hosts Real Madrid. The Yellow-and-Blue have lost just five of those encounters.
  • Maccabi is still looking for its first victory against a Spanish team in this Euroleague season. Maccabi lost twice to Unicaja in the regular season and then at Regal FC Barcelona and Madrid in the Top 16.
Real Madrid
  • Guard Louis Bullock scored a season-high 24 points in the win two weeks against Maccabi. It was the second week in a row that he has improved his season high and Bullock is now the Top 16’s top scorer with 20.3 points per game.
  • Bullock has made at least 1 three-pointer in six straight games and is shooting 46.9% from downtown over that span.
  • Center Tomas Van den Spiegel has twice won the Euroleague. His team beat Maccabi in the final both times.
  • Forward Axel Hervelle recorded the only double-double of his Euroleague career against Maccabi last season in Madrid. Hervelle had 20 points and 11 rebounds in his team’s 100-103 overtime loss. Hervelle also had a career-best 32 index that night.
  • Real Madrid leads the all-time series against Maccabi 22-16.
  • Newly signed small forward Kennedy Winston could make his Madrid debut on Thursday against Maccabi.
  • The last time Madrid beat Maccabi in Tel Aviv was January 11, 1996 when Joe Arlauckas scored 35 in a tough 75-77 victory. That year was also the last time Real Madrid reached the Final Four.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Quotes Head Coaches

GERSHON, PINI
Maccabi Electra
"Obviously it's a very tough game, between two good teams with good qualities. When such teams meet anyone can win. We first of all focus on winning. The difference is something to think about in the last five minutes of the game, and we hope to be in a situation that the 19-point difference from the first game will be reachable then. Even in the game between us in Madrid, the final score doesn't reflect what happened most of the game, and the big gap was created in the closing minutes. There's always a great tradition in the games between these two clubs, and I believe this game will be no different."
PLAZA, JOAN
Real Madrid
"We want to play a complete game in Tel Aviv. A game in which we keep concentration for 40 minutes, in which we show we deserve the win. We have a big chance in fornt of us and we do not want to let it slip away. Last year we learned the lesson and we reach this game with the right mentality and trusting our abilities. Maccabi Electra has a team that has played many Final Fours but this year we want to be the ones going on in the Euroleague."

Players

BURSTEIN, TAL
Maccabi Electra
"Everybody knows what a game between Maccabi and Real means. For both clubs and fans on both sides, it's not a regular game and every side wants to win such prestigious battle. This time it's even more important, because it could be the game to decide our Euroleague season. We must stay calm, play tough on both ends and put pressure on them. We want to become the first team to beat Real in this group, and hopefully avenge the 19-point loss in Madrid. Maccabi has a lot of great moments, especially in this gym, in its long history. I hope we will get to witness another one on Thursday night."
MUMBRU, ALEX
Real Madrid
"There is a key game ahead of us against Maccabi Electra. We will have to give our best to win as the 3-0 record that we have now will be useless if we stay there. A win will be fundamental for us, but this game won't be easy at all. Maccabi is a powerful team, even more at home where they have support from their crowd. But it is in this situation that we have to show our mental strength and show that we are worthy of the Euroleague playoffs."
Raul Lopez - Real MadridReal Madrid clinched a berth in the Quarterfinal Playoffs as it beat Maccabi Electra in Tel Aviv for the first time in more than a decade, 69-73 at Nokia Arena on Thursday night. Madrid scored 12 unanswered poinst in the opening minutes and never trailed after that for its fifth straight win. Maccabi, which clawed its way back to within 2 in the final minutes, was undone by Madrid’s rebounding. The visitors won the battle of the boards 32-41 – including 16 on the offensive end that gave them multiple second chance opportunities even when the Maccabi defense was initially successful in limiting Madrid to tough shots. Madrid travels to Regal Barcelona next week knowing a win would give it first place in Group F and home-court advantage in the Quarterfinal Playoffs. Maccabi faces a must win test in Berlin and needs Madrid to beat Barca to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. Raul Lopez led the way for Madrid with 17 points, including two three-pointers early in the fourth quarter that squashed Maccabi’s first comeback attempt and 2 free throws with 20 seconds to go that proved decisive. Louis Bullock added 15 points, Felipe Reyes scored 13 and Axel Hervelle grabbed 10 rebounds. Carlos Arroyo paced Maccabi with a season-high 26 points, Omri Casspi scored 15, D’Or Fischer 13 and Lior Eliyahu recorded 9 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.

Carlos Arroyo - Maccabi ElectraMaccabi won the opening tip and struck first when Tal Burstein fed Fischer for a jump shot. Lopez put Madrid on the scoreboard with free throws before Alex Mumbru drilled a long three-pointer. Madrid’s defense frustrated the Maccabi attack while Mumbru drilled a second triple to cap a 0-12 Madrid charge. After a Maccabi timeout and some lineup changes, Fischer hit a baseline jumper and went inside for three the hard way to spark his team. Bullock responded with an off-balance three, but Marcus Brown hit a cutting Casspi to get Maccabi within 9-15. Reyes muscled his way in for a basket-plus-foul only to see Casspi come through with two more baskets. Bullock netted another jumper with a hand in his face and Hervelle added a layup as Madrid remained in control. Bullock soon made it a double-digit lead. Arroyo sandwiched a pair of baskets around Tomas Van den Spiegel’s tip-in to keep the hosts within 17-26 after 10 minutes.

Arroyo remained hot with a jumper to open the second period, however Lopez connected on a reverse and then added a triple to make it 19-31. Pepe Sanchez added a rare three as Madrid increased its lead to 15. Arroyo and Fischer both made free throws, however a Jeremiah Massey three-pointer – his first in eight games – followed by a Reyes basket made it 23-39. Maccabi didn’t quit as Arroyo scored twice and Casspi fought for a basket in the paint. Arroyo worked the pick-and-roll with Fischer to bring Maccabi within 8. Bullock fed Reyes for a bucket and Mumbru made it 31-43 from the line. The physicality of the game increased with offensive fouls whistled at both ends. Marcus Brown found his way to the basket, but Marko Tomas bettered him with a triple for what would prove to be the final score of the half, 35-46.

Louis Bullock - Real MadridLopez followed his own missed three to bank in a jumper at the start of the second half. Casspi rifled in a triple to the delight of the fans and Hervelle’s second chance basket was matched by Fischer’s follow-up slam. Bullock’s triple and Reyes’s short jumper silenced the crowd. Arroyo gave Maccabi hope with a three, but the hosts couldn’t garner any momentum. The Maccabi defense had some success, however Madrid continued to own the offensive glass. But Eliyahu’s steal and slam awoke the crowd and made it 49-55. After a Madrid timeout, Hervelle drew a foul on the offensive glass and ended his team’s three-plus minutes scoring drought with a free throw. Eliyahu scored inside and Hagag missed a chance to get even closer as the Maccabi got within 51-56 heading into the fourth period.

Marcus Brown brought Maccabi within 3 as the excitement grew, however Lopez stood tall and rifled in a three-pointer. Eliyahu drew a foul and sank a free throw, but Lopez added another three as Madrid regained the momentum. Van den Spiegel scored inside to make it 56-64. Arroyo didn’t give up and fired in a triple before scoring on the break to make it a 3-point game. Madrid’s rebounding advantage stifled Maccabi, even though the visitors were having trouble scoring. Reyes tipped in a Bullock miss and Hervelle scored a second-chance layup to make it 61-68 midway through the fourth quarter. Arroyo fed Eliyahu for a nifty shot, but Bullock’s rainbow three kept Madrid in control. Casspi free throws and a Sanchez turnover gave Maccabi hope and Arroyo free throws 1:16 remaining made it 67-71. Derrick Sharp created a steal that led to an open Arroyo look from downtown. He missed, but Eliyahu grabbed the offensive rebound, was fouled and sank 2 free throws. Madrid was unable to convert on offense, however another offensive rebound allowed the visitors to take more time off the clock. Maccabi sent Lopez to the line and he converted 2 with 20 seconds to play. Casspi had two looks from downtown, but missed both as Maccabi’s playoff hopes suffered a critical blow and Madrid celebrated a quarterfinals berth.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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Referees: LAMONICA, LUIGI (ITA), PUKL,SASA (SLO), VOJINOVIC, MILIJA (SRB)
Attendance: 11000
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Real Madrid26201017
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Real Madrid26465673
Head coach: GERSHON, PINI
Maccabi Electra
# Player Min Pts 2FG
M-A
 3FG
M-A
 FT
M-A
 Rebounds As St To Bl Fouls PIR
O D T Fv Ag Cm Rv
4 GAINES, CHARLES 21:50 2     2/4 1 5 6 1 3 1     2 2 9
5 BROWN, MARCUS 33:20 4 2/6 0/4 0/2       1 3       1 2 -1
6 SHARP, DERRICK 5:06                 1 1          
7 ARROYO, CARLOS 39:43 26 7/13 2/7 6/6 1   1 3 2 1     4 6 22
8 ELIYAHU, LIOR 21:13 9 3/7 0/1 3/4 2 6 8 4 1 2     1 4 17
9 GREEN, YANIV DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10 BURSTEIN, TAL 5:00     0/2     1 1 1   1     1 1 -1
11 SIMMONS, TRE DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
12 BROWN, DEE DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
13 CASSPI, OMRI 25:21 15 5/7 1/4 2/2 2   2           4 3 11
14 HAGAG, DROR 13:39         1 2 3 2   1     1   3
21 FISCHER, D'OR 34:48 13 5/7   3/3 1 5 6   1 3     1 2 16
Team           2 3 5   4           9
Totals 200:00 69 22/40 3/18 16/21 10 22 32 12 15 10 0 0 15 20 85
55% 16.7% 76.2%
Min: Minutes played; Pts: Points; 2FG M-A: 2-point Field Goals (Made-Attempted); 3FG M-A: 3-point Field Goals (Made-Attempted); FT M-A: Free Throws (Made-Attempted); Rebounds: O (Offensive), D (Defensive), T (Total); As: Assists; St: Steals; To: Turnovers; Bl: Blocks (Fv: In Favor / Ag: Against); Fouls: Cm (Commited), Rv (Received); PIR: Performance Index Rating
Head coach: PLAZA, JOAN
Real Madrid
# Player Min Pts 2FG
M-A
 3FG
M-A
 FT
M-A
 Rebounds As St To Bl Fouls PIR
O D T Fv Ag Cm Rv
4 MIROTIC, NIKOLA DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6 SANCHEZ, PEPE 21:05 3   1/4   1 3 4 5   3     5   1
8 WINSTON, KENNEDY DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
9 REYES, FELIPE 28:11 13 6/11   1/1 2 4 6   2 3     4 3 12
12 VAN DEN SPIEGEL, TOMAS 13:37 4 2/3     4 4 8     1     1   9
15 MUMBRU, ALEX 26:54 8 0/3 2/5 2/2 1   1 2 2 1     2 4 8
17 HERVELLE, AXEL 30:38 7 3/5   1/2 3 7 10 2 1 2     3 3 15
21 MASSEY, JEREMIAH 5:52 3   1/1     1 1 1             5
22 BULLOCK, LOUIS 34:04 15 3/9 3/7   1 2 3 2   2     2 2 8
23 LLULL, SERGIO DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
24 LOPEZ, RAUL 27:16 17 2/7 3/8 4/4 3   3 3   3     1 2 11
33 TOMAS, MARKO 12:23 3   1/2     1 1   1       2 1 3
Team           1 3 4   4           8
Totals 200:00 73 16/38 11/27 8/9 16 25 41 15 10 15 0 0 20 15 80
42.1% 40.7% 88.9%
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Head Coaches

GERSHON, PINI
Maccabi Electra
"A lot of things didn't work for us. We did some things in the second half that we may have needed to do already in the first. I was afraid they would shoot well in the first minutes, open a gap and make it look even bigger than it was because of the first game. The way we played made it difficult to win. I don't think we played bad defense tonight, because we held Real on 27 points in the second half, but I guess it wasn't enough."
PLAZA, JOAN
Real Madrid
"We are very happy with this win. It's the first time I’ve made it to the Euroleague quarterfinals, so it's very exciting. For Maccabi it's a normal thing, but for me it's new. I want to congratulate my players who knew how to handle the pressure not only tonight, but the entire season. It's not easy to beat Maccabi in Tel Aviv. Now it will be very difficult for Maccabi to qualify. It's a very important win for us. I wasn't nervous about Arroyo's points because one player can do some damage, but not win the game. It depends a lot what the others do next to him."

Players

SHARP, DERRICK
Maccabi Electra
"I always try to look on the positive side. We still have a chance and we must believe. They played very calm, and deserve a lot of respect for that. They showed a lot of experience. It's not over till it's over and we gotta keep trying until the last second."
CASSPI, OMRI
Maccabi Electra
"They had a great start to the game and that doesn't happen often in Nokia Arena. We had to chase after them the entire game, and we're not used to doing this in this gym. It's not the end yet, and we need to fight, also for our pride, in the next two games."
BULLOCK, LOUIS
Real Madrid
"We wanted to come here and play strong right from the tip-off to show that we come here to win and not to rely on the 19-point difference we carried from the first game. Maccabi is a club with big pride, and we knew they won't give up and would fight until the last shot, but that gave us more motivation to fight back and show that we can win also in this tough gym."
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