Game Summary
The Valencia Basket team secured a crucial victory against Baxi Manresa, with a final score of 112-96. The game was intense, with both teams displaying exceptional skills and determination.
Valencia’s connection between Stefan Jovic and Matt Costello proved decisive, as they managed to rescue the team before the break. The American interior, Matt Costello, scored eleven points in just four minutes, compensating for the lack of Jean Montero’s accuracy.
Despite initial doubts, Valencia’s coach, Diego Ocampo, successfully led his team to a strong start. However, Baxi Manresa fought back, driven by the performances of Hunt and Obasohan, and took the lead at one point.
A significant turning point occurred when Valencia’s coach, Pedro MartÃnez, called a timely timeout, and the return of Jovic and Costello allowed the locals to regain control before the break. The team then stretched their lead after the costume change, with a 10-0 partial score forcing Diego Ocampo to stop the game.
Valencia’s advantage continued to grow, with Chris Jones displaying good direction and Jaime Pradilla providing control of the rebound and counterattack. The team’s lead expanded to 20 points, with a partial score of 35-9 in eight minutes.
Although Manresa refused to give up, Valencia’s Jones knew how to activate Nate Reuvers to maintain the local team’s advantage. Derrick Alston Jr. attempted to pull Manresa back, but Pradilla endured, and the visitors ultimately ran out of time.
Player Performances
Several players stood out during the game, including Matt Costello, who scored 21 points, and Jaime Pradilla, who contributed 15 points. For Baxi Manresa, Dani Pérez and Steinbergs were notable performers, scoring 15 and 17 points, respectively.
Technical File
The technical details of the game are as follows:
Valencia Basket: 112 points, with a breakdown of 28+26+33+25. The team’s top scorers included Jones, Pradilla, and Costello.
Baxi Manresa: 96 points, with a breakdown of 23+29+22+22. The team’s top scorers included Pérez, Hunt, and Steinbergs.
Referees: Perea, Torres, and Zamorano. The visitor, Massa, was eliminated for five fouls in the 31st minute.
Incidents: The game was part of the 18th day of the Endesa League and took place in La Fonteta, with 6,702 spectators in attendance.