Partizan and Real Madrid are the top two offensive teams in the EuroLeague, according to 3StepsBasket, providing data to support this claim.
Apart from being the top two teams in offensive rating—Real Madrid at the first spot (122.3 points per 100 possessions) and Partizan following closely (121.3 points per 100 possessions)—they are also leading in another intriguing parameter.
These offensive numbers gain even more significance when considering that the black and whites (Partizan) have as many as 5.3 fewer shot attempts per game compared to their rivals.
An attempted score encompasses both field goals and free throws. According to these statistics, Real Madrid ranks second, trailing the Partizan with 4.1 fewer attempts than others per 40 minutes.
The conclusion is clear – it’s about quality, not quantity.
These two teams will have the opportunity to face each other on December 21st at the “Wizink Center.” It will be their first encounter since the famous quarterfinal series in the elite competition. During that series, the Madrid team reversed a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2, with numerous suspensions on both sides following a brawl at the end of the second game.
In the decisive match, the Spain club trailed by 18 points in the third quarter but managed to make a comeback, secure a spot in the Final Four, and eventually win the title.