Maxim Shulga Makes La Liga Debut as Real Madrid Edge Unicaja
Ukrainian national team defender Maksym Shulha made his debut in the Liga Endesa as his team, Real Madrid, secured a narrow 89-87 victory over Unicaja in the opening round of the Spanish championship at home.
Shulha entered the game off the bench and played for 14 minutes and 2 seconds. During his time on the court, he scored 4 points (shooting 2/2 from the field and 0/2 from three-point range), contributed 3 assists, grabbed 2 rebounds, and recorded 1 steal, while committing 2 turnovers and 2 fouls. His efficiency rating for the match was 4.
The contest was intensely competitive throughout, with both teams closely matched. The outcome was ultimately decided in the final minute after Real Madrid staged a decisive 12-1 run in the last quarter to turn the tide in their favor.
This game marked Real Madrid’s first official home match under the leadership of their new head coach, Pedro Martínez.