The 'taronja' team has experienced ten intense days, facing five extremely difficult matches, with significant physical wear, injuries, and constant competitive pressure. The response has been resounding: victories, great solidity in their play, and a mindset that allows no compromises.
The victory at Martín Carpena against Unicaja by 89-96 was confirmation that this group is not willing to lose what they have worked so hard to build. It was their twentieth victory in the Endesa League and a clear statement of intent.
The context was challenging, with two EuroLeague duels during the week and significant absences, but Valencia Basket not only resisted but grew. From the start in Malaga, the team showed energy and determination, with Badio setting the pace and Thompson directing with good judgment. Montero was key, scoring 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, with a performance index rating of 31.
This Valencia Basket is a collective machine. Badio appeared in hot moments, Pradilla provided balance and energy, Reuvers punished in the paint in the final stretch, and players like Sako, Taylor, or Key sustained the competitive framework on both sides of the court.
The key was in the second half, when the team regained offensive fluidity and elevated their defensive level, opening a gap with a 2-11 run in the third quarter. In the final quarter, facing pressure from Unicaja, Valencia Basket demonstrated competitive maturity, with a three-pointer from Badio, Reuvers' solidity from the free throw line, and Montero's decisive play to close the game.
This perfect week, with three victories (two of them in the EuroLeague), is no coincidence. It is the direct consequence of a culture of effort, collective commitment, and ambition that goes beyond immediate results. Valencia Basket not only wins, but imposes itself, resists, and fiercely protects what it has worked so hard to achieve.
