Real Madrid (14-1) edged out BAXI Manresa (8-6) 92-87 (16-19, 24-19, 28-30, 24-19) and took roots in the first spot of the Liga ACB table.
In the recent period, both clubs suffered COVID-19 outbreaks, which severely affected the squads. Before this match, the Royal club last time played almost two weeks ago against CSKA Moscow, while Manresa's games drought marked 24 days.
Walter Tavares guided the path for Real in this duel, posting a double-double performance with 19 points (5/8 2PT, 9/9 FT), 13 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Joe Thomasson was the top scorer for BAXI Manresa, registering 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Real: Walter Tavares 19 (13 REB), Rudy Fernandez 15, Guerschon Yabusele 12 (5 REB), Nigel Williams-Goss 11, Fabien Causeur 10.
BAXI: Joe Thomasson 15, Ismael bako 13 (5 REB), Yankuba Sima 13.
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