Valencia Basket reacted just in time to secure an important victory against Bilbao Basket (88-83). After a less accurate second half, the home team found the formula to overcome the visitors, thanks to their dominance in offensive rebounding and the strong presence of players like Kameron Taylor and Braxton Key, especially after a poor third quarter.

The game started with a more aggressive Bilbao Basket, but Valencia Basket managed their shots and defense effectively to build a significant lead by the end of the first quarter (21-9), with a 13-0 run and standout performances from Omari Moore. The interior presence of players like Matt Costello, Brancou Badio, and Jaime Pradilla locked down the home basket.

The dynamic continued in the second quarter, where Valencia Basket maintained an energetic and effective game, extending their lead to 19 points (35-16) with a Matt Costello three-pointer. Despite Justin Jaworski's efforts to close the gap, the home team went into halftime with a commanding 47-29 lead.

Bilbao Basket's resilience emerged after halftime. With a 0-8 run and exceptional three-point shooting, the visitors narrowed the deficit to take the lead (52-55). A stellar Justin Jaworski relentlessly punished the home defense, which reacted late to finish the third quarter with a narrow 62-60 score.

In the decisive fourth quarter, Valencia Basket regained control of the game with a 9-2 run, including a key three-pointer from Badio (71-62). Despite Jaworski's persistence, who reached 31 points, the game was decided in the final five minutes. The lack of success from three-point range was compensated by offensive rebounding and the solid play of Taylor and Key. A Nate Reuvers three-pointer with less than a minute remaining sealed the home victory (87-81).

This victory is crucial for Valencia Basket's pursuit of a top seed in the Liga Endesa playoffs. The game also marked the debut of Álvaro Cárdenas, who recently signed a contract extension.