Real Madrid secured its third consecutive EuroLeague victory with a 93–86 triumph over Partizan Belgrade on Wednesday, improving its record to 3–1 in Round 4 action.
Theo Maledon made an immediate impact in his first EuroLeague appearance of the season, scoring 16 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists in just 14 minutes. Trey Lyles added 17 points and 5 rebounds, helping Madrid withstand a late Partizan rally.
Real controlled the game for three quarters, building a lead as large as 21 points. Partizan mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap to 84–80 with two minutes remaining, but Madrid responded down the stretch with key plays from Maledon and Lyles to seal the win.
Maledon drew a crucial foul on a fast-break attempt, then knocked down a corner three off a Walter Tavares screen to extend the lead. Lyles capped the scoring with a layup following a no-look pass from Facundo Campazzo with 33 seconds left.
Lyles was 5-of-6 on two-pointers and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, adding two steals and a chase-down block late in the fourth quarter. Maledon, returning from injury, made all seven of his free throws and contributed defensively with timely plays that helped Madrid maintain its lead.
Real Madrid shot 74.2% from two-point range and 33.3% from three, while forcing 14 turnovers. Partizan was led by Jabari Parker with 23 points and 5 rebounds, and Muurinen and Osetkowski contributed 11 points each.
Madrid will look to continue its winning streak on the road against Crvena Zvezda, while Partizan travels to face Baskonia in its next matchup.
