Real Madrid started the defense of their league title with victory at newly-promoted Bàsket Girona. Despite having six players out, Chus Mateo's team showed off their strength in depth to come past opposition who went ahead in the first quarter, until Hezonja's exhibition began. In just 14 minutes, the Croatian changed the course of the game with 18 of his 23 points (he finished with a PIR of 26) to lead a 9-31 run before half-time.

From that point on, our team continued to hold a lead thanks to its proficiency from the three-point line (18, just one off their record number), allowing us to triumph on a court where many would have failed. Sergio Rodriguez and Llull (11 points), Yabusele (17 points) and Musa (15) were the other top performers. For the seventh year in a row, the team starts the new season with a win.

Next up is our season-opening home game against Monbus Obradoiro on Sunday (12:30pm CEST).