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Real Madrid claimed a big win over Baskonia at home (82-76) and climbed to the second place in the ACB standings.

It was a close game from start to finish, with no team able to take a significant advantage (37-37, 57-52). The “Whites” stood tall in the fourth quarter, though, and earned a crucial win at home.

Anthony Randolph led the winners with a game-high 18 points, as Jaycee Carroll added 10.

Five players scored in double figures for the losing squad, with Vincent Poirier having a team-high 12 points.

Real Madrid improved to 15-5 and is now second in the standings, whereas Baskonia dropped to the third place, at 14-6.