1972 VIII FIBA International Christmas Tournament

The 1972 VIII FIBA International Christmas Tournament "Trofeo Raimundo Saporta" was the 8th edition of the FIBA International Christmas Tournament. It took place at Sports City of Real Madrid Pavilion, Madrid, Spain, on 24, 25 and 26 December 1972 with the participations of Real Madrid (champions of the 1971–72 Liga Española de Baloncesto), Palmeiras, Virginia Cavaliers and Estudiantes Monteverde.

1972 VIII FIBA International Christmas Tournament "Trofeo Raimundo Saporta"
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Finals championsSpain Real Madrid
  Runners-upBrazil Palmeiras
FIBA International Christmas Tournament seasons

League stage

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Day 1, December 24, 1972

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid   89–70   Estudiantes Monteverde
Palmeiras   84–76   Virginia Cavaliers

Day 2, December 25, 1972

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid   86–65   Palmeiras
Estudiantes Monteverde   79–94   Virginia Cavaliers

Day 3, December 26, 1972

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid   97–72   Virginia Cavaliers
Palmeiras   88–67   Estudiantes Monteverde

Final standings

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Team Pld Pts W L PF PA
1.   Real Madrid 3 6 3 0 272 207
2.   Palmeiras 3 5 2 1 237 229
3.   Virginia Cavaliers 3 4 1 2 242 260
4.   Estudiantes Monteverde 3 3 0 3 216 271


1972 VIII FIBA International Christmas Tournament
"Trofeo Raimundo Saporta" Champions
 
Real Madrid
5th title

References

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  1. ^ "Trofeo Internacional de Navidad". Archived from the original on 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2017-11-30.