Real lost one more game. It happened in Belgrade against Crvena Zvezda. The "Queen" got a point below the base for another game, now seeing that the first place of the regular season is not a possible target.

Not only that, but now the game against Armani Milano at the WiZink Center is becoming a derby for second place, as the Italian club is now a real threat for Real. Pablo Laso’s future in the bench is doubtful, if the Spanish coach does not reverse the situation.

Will Real rediscover its offence? That is the main question. Real Madrid is knee-somewhere down in a stressing droop, having lost four in succession because of an offensive emergency which has seen the group neglect to score in excess of 68 points in any of those games.

Tuesday's loss at Zvezda made the issues plain to see, with Real just scoring 22 field goals on 65 shots (33.8%) with only two players scoring in excess of 8 points. It's actually quite difficult, however keeping certainty high to shoot their method of the droop is fundamental for Pablo Laso's men.

Ettore Messina's team took the victory in Athens (75-76) and remained in third place in the standings, while of Dimitris Priftis had several complaints from the refereeing of the last period - justified based on what happened in the final straight.

The title of Most Valuable goes to Kyle Hines for more than one reason. The major thing is that this is the player who judged the result thanks to an offensive rebound and a well-aimed shot in the final. Apart from that, however, he closed the match with a double-double, creating big problems in the green defence. The experienced center remained on the floor of OAKA for 26'52 '' and managed to fill his statistics with 13 points (5/8 two points, 3/4 shots), 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 errors.

The hosts could scarcely pick a harder adversary to reignite its offense, since Milan has been the best protective group in the opposition as of late, not permitting in excess of 78 points in any game since early December.

Making a serious beginning on defence to keep Real from observing its certainty is urgent, which would then additionally permit Sergio Rodriguez to assume responsibility for the game on a story he understands better compared to nearly anybody in Europe.

The two teams have faced each other in 19 Euroleague games since 2000. Real Madrid has 16 wins, while Olimpia Milano has won 3 times.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• FullTime Result: 1.41 (Real Madrid) – 3.00 (Olimpia Milano)
• Over/Under 149.5 points : 1.90 (Over) - 1.90 (Under)
• Race to 20 points: 1.55 (Real Madrid) – 2.30 (Olimpia Milano)

*bet365 odds are correct at time of publishing (10/03, 15:00 CET) and are subject to change | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Tavares vs. Hines

They may have about 25 points difference in height, but it will not be the first time for Kyle Hines. The Milano center will have the very difficult mission to stop the tower Walter Tavares.

Real center has a crucial role this season and many things for Real Madrid depend on his presence in the court.

On the other hand, Hines is a player who takes responsibility in difficult situations and in this final for the 2^nd place, knows that he has to give his best.