Who thought that two of the most decorated clubs in the history of European basketball won't get to the finals. CSKA lost to Olympiacos Piraeus 78-82 and they won't be able to defend the title. Real Madrid lost to Fenerbache 84-75. Both CSKA and Madrid play high-scoring, fun-to-watch basketball. Both teams are also at the top of the standings, first and second in assists (Madrid 20.3 apg., CSKA 19.9 apg.), two-point shooting percentage (Madrid 56.5%, CSKA 55.1%). They have come face-to-face twice this season and eache have won 1 game.
Key Players
Sergio Llull leads Madrid in scoring (16.8 ppg.), followed by Anthony Randolph (10.4 ppg.) and Gustavo Ayon (9.7 ppg.). Nando De Colo (19.3 ppg.) is CSKA's top scorer, followed by Milos Teodosic (16.4 ppg.) and Cory Higgins (9.5 ppg.).
Past Matchups
962-63 – Euroleague. Final. Real – CSKA: 86-69 (-17)
1962-63 – Euroleague. Final. CSKA – Real: 91