By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Unicaja Malaga defeated Real Madrid 88 – 75 in a preseason game during which Malaga legend Carlos Cabezas was honored by the Andalusian club.
Cabezas, a former world champion with Spain, officially retired from basketball in August and now played the last game of his career with his beloved Malaga. He spent the first half on the floor and also scored two points.
Micheal Eric led Malaga overall with 21 points while Jaime Fernandez had 12 points. Norris Cole scored 11.
For Real Madrid, newcomers Thomas Heurtel and Adam Hanga dropped 11 points apiece in the second straight preseason loss for the “Blancos.” Vincent Poirier finished with 10 points.
In another preseason games between Spanish League teams, Lenovo Tenerife beat Baskonia 81 – 67 behind 14 points by Fran Guerra.
Jayson Granger had 13 points and five assists for Baskonia.
Photo: ACB