The team led by Pedro Martínez demonstrated its strength by defeating one of Europe's giants with a score of 102-84. This win, following a previous triumph against Emporio Armani Milan, highlights the 'taronja' team's strong performance in the continental competition.
The game was marked by the intensity and speed of Valencia Basket, with an outstanding performance by Jean Montero, who was key with 22 points, 7 assists, and a performance index rating of 30. His magic on the court was fundamental in tipping the scales in favor of the home team.
Jean Montero brought the magic in another display of leadership in high-tension matches.
After a minute of silence in memory of Dusko Vujosevic, Valencia Basket's starting five consisted of Darius Thompson, Brancou Badio, Kameron Taylor, Jaime Pradilla, and Neal Sako. Despite Panathinaikos opening the scoring, the 'taronja' team quickly responded with an 8-0 run.
The Valencian team's solidity was evident throughout the game, maintaining composure in delicate moments and leveraging their lead to close the match with an 18-point difference. The communion between the team and the fans at Roig Arena was palpable, with players celebrating the victory by taking a lap around the court.
