The first outing in its old new home in a intimate atmosphere proved to be a memorable one for Olimpia. Real Madrid, coming to town riding a four-game winning streak, was defeated 89-82. Olimpia’s hot shooting continued with 14 threes and the ball shared perfectly as five players scoring in double figure, led by Marko Guduric 22 points, plus a serious return performed by Lorenzo Brown (eight points in the decisive second quarter) are evidence of.

Real Madrid approached the game with intensity and sharpness. Trey Lyles scored in any possible way and led his team to a commanding 17-9 lead. Olimpia struggled at the defensive end of the floor but for long. Three consecutive threes made by Quinn Ellis, Armoni Brooks and Zach LeDay turned the game around. Olimpia led by two after the first period and was outstanding in the second, finished up by 11 points, 50-39. In the third period, LeDay looked on fire and Olimpia suddenly built a commanding 16-point lead. However, it was too early to call it a game. Real Madrid responded led by a masterpiece performance offered by the great Facundo Campazzo. Point by point Madrid comeback within Four. Olimpia’s margin was six points entering in the fourth quarter. And finally Marko Guduric took over. Playing with foul trouble, he managed to defense and orchestrate the offense. He attracted fouls, made his free throws and a couple of threes that validated Olimpia game. The last one before fouling out was the game clincher, 89-82.

Olimpia predictably struggled on the boards against a team with size and talent. Real Madrid grabbed 19 offensive rebounds against Olimpia’s three that were crucial though because came at the right time and were used well. However, shooting 51 percent on threes proved to be essential. Ball movement and unselfishness were the big factor in the win.