The 'taronja' team set the pace from the start, showing a better performance than in the first game of the series. From the beginning of the third quarter, Valencia Basket broke away on the scoreboard, leaving Bilbao Basket with no chance of a comeback. Players like Taylor, Reuvers, and Badio stood out in a collective triumph for the team.
From the first minute, Valencia Basket imposed a relentless pace that Bilbao Basket struggled to match. An initial 2-13 run marked the visitors' dominance. Despite Bilbao's attempts to close the gap, with scores from Hlinason, Hilliard, Krampelj, and Pantzar, Valencia Basket maintained control thanks to actions by Key, Cárdenas, Reuvers, Montero, Pradilla, Badio, Taylor, and De Larrea. At halftime, the score was 37-47.
After the break, Valencia Basket stepped up another gear and sealed the game. Montero, Taylor, and Reuvers were key in a spectacular third quarter, with consecutive three-pointers from Taylor extending the lead. Despite the efforts of Krampelj and Hlinason for Bilbao, Valencia Basket continued to score, reaching an advantage of over 20 points (46-70).
The final quarter was a formality, with Valencia Basket maintaining their lead and winning attitude. Reuvers finished as the top scorer with 14 points, closely followed by Taylor. Badio's defense and Moore's three-pointers underscored the team's solidity. The final score was 71-88, with Bilbao slightly improving the scoreline in the final minutes.
With this victory, Valencia Basket becomes the first team to qualify for the Liga Endesa semifinals, where they will face the winner of the clash between Baskonia and Joventut.
