Valencia Basket started the game strongly, leading FC Barcelona 25-13 by the end of the first quarter at the Roig Arena. The home team showed excellent accuracy from three-point range, making 3 out of 6 attempts, and maintained good efficiency in two-point shots (13/22).
Players like Brancou Badio, with 10 points, and Matt Costello, with 6, were key to the local team's offense. Sergio de Larrea also contributed 5 points, including a three-pointer. Valencia Basket's defense managed to steal balls and force turnovers from the opponent, limiting Barça's opportunities.
For FC Barcelona, scoring was more distributed but with less accuracy. Darío Brizuela was his team's top scorer with 9 points, despite missing some shots. Joel Parra added 8 points, including two three-pointers.
The second quarter began at a high pace, with Valencia Basket extending their lead to 40-34. Notable plays included a three-pointer by Kevin Punter and a basket by Joel Parra for Barça, alongside plays from Jean Montero and Neal Sako for the home team.
