Carroll, Fernandez lead Madrid to big win in Tel Aviv

In a classic showdown between Turkish Airlines EuroLeague powerhouses, Real Madrid bested Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv 82-89 at Menora Mivtachim Arena on Thursday. Madrid improved to 2-0, while Maccabi dropped to 0-2. Jaycee Carroll led the winners with 18 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting. Rudy Fernandez added 16 points, while Sergio Llull had 14 points and 11 assists for Madrid. Victor Rudd led Maccabi with 18 points, Andrew Goudelock added 16, Sonny Weems 15 and Colton Iverson and D.J. Seeley each got 10 for the hosts. Maccabi will look for its first win of the EuroLeague season against Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul at home on Wednesday. Real Madrid also plays at home in Round 3, hosting Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz.