CAB Madeira 76–60 Illiabum Clube: Proliga Home Side Imposes Its Will from the Start

CAB Madeira produced a commanding performance to defeat Illiabum Clube 76–60 on 16 May 2026 in Portugal’s Proliga. The victory, played at the Pavilhão do CAB, saw the home side control the game from the opening tip, led by a balanced attack and stifling interior defence.

Match Overview

Illiabum Clube never found a rhythm. CAB Madeira jumped to a 21–12 lead after one quarter, using a 9–0 run midway through the period. The margin hovered around 10–14 points for the rest of the half, and at halftime, CAB led 40–28. The second half was more of the same: Illiabum could not close the gap, as CAB’s big men dominated the boards and the home guards hit timely three-pointers. A late flurry by Illiabum cut the final margin to 16 points, but the outcome was never in doubt.

Key Moments

• First quarter: CAB’s 9–0 run turned a 7–6 lead into a 16–6 advantage; they finished the quarter up 21–12.
• Second quarter: Illiabum closed to 34–27, but CAB answered with a 6–1 spurt to restore a double-digit lead.
• Third quarter: CAB pushed the lead to 60–43 behind inside scoring from forward João Santos.
• Fourth quarter: Illiabum’s bench trimmed the deficit slightly, but CAB’s starters finished strong.

Standout Performers

CAB Madeira’s João Santos recorded a game-high 22 points and 10 rebounds, dominating the paint. Point guard Tiago Martins added 14 points and 8 assists, orchestrating the offence with poise. Illiabum Clube’s best was guard Rui Costa, who scored 18 points, but he had little support beyond shooting guard Pedro Almeida (11 points).

Table and Season Impact

The win keeps CAB Madeira firmly in the Proliga playoff race, moving them into third place in the standings. Illiabum Clube, meanwhile, slides to sixth, their postseason hopes taking a hit as they face a must-win stretch in the coming weeks.