Surfers Drown Matadors: Sydney Unleashes Offensive Barrage in Dominant 118-87 Victory
Sydney Surfers' Three-Point Barrage Silences Madrid Matadors
By Ben Carter
MADRID – The Sydney Surfers rode a tidal wave of three-point shooting and crisp ball movement to a resounding 118-87 victory over the Madrid Matadors on Tuesday night in Pro League action. After a tight first quarter, the Surfers exploded for 45 points in the second, building an insurmountable lead and silencing the home crowd.
The game flipped in the second frame, as Sydney’s offense found its rhythm. A barrage of three-pointers, including several from Noah Suzuki and Ryan Chen, combined with relentless penetration, overwhelmed the Matadors’ defense. Sydney tallied an impressive 17 made threes on the night, a testament to their offensive execution.
Noah Suzuki led the Surfers’ attack with 22 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Ryan Chen was equally instrumental, contributing 17 points, 7 rebounds, and a game-high 6 assists, orchestrating the Surfers’ offense with precision. For the Matadors, Julian Torres put in a solid effort with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Sydney’s offensive onslaught.
“We knew they had scoring power, but we just couldn’t match their intensity tonight, especially from beyond the arc,” said Matadors coach Javier Silva after the game. “We need to regroup and find answers defensively.”
Sydney’s ability to capitalize on turnovers and convert them into fast-break points was a critical factor. Their 30 assists against just 8 turnovers highlighted their cohesive team play. “We focused on moving the ball and finding the open man,” commented Ryan Chen. “When our shots are falling, we’re a tough team to stop.”
Key Notes:
- Sydney Surfers outshot Madrid 46.5% to 38.8% from the field.
- Sydney Surfers connected on 17 three-pointers compared to Madrid’s 9.
- Sydney Surfers recorded 30 assists, nearly four times Madrid’s 19.
- Ryan Chen led all players with 6 assists for the Surfers.