Defeat on the court of Dreamland Gran Canaria (97-94)

27/12/2024

Valencia Basket could not break their negative streak at the Dreamland Gran Canaria court, losing by 97-94 in a game where the taronja squad fought until the end to recover from their disadvantage and tie the game in the last four minutes. However, the Canary Islands team executed better in the decisive moments to build a lead they managed to protect, even though the Valencia team pressed hard to cut it to one point in the final seconds. In the first twenty minutes, Valencia Basket relied on Sestina's 3-point shooting, first to spark a run that kept the taronja team ahead throughout the first half, and later to contain an initial local reaction. However, the yellow defense made it difficult for Valencia to score in the final stretch of the second quarter, and the game went to halftime with a minimal Valencia lead. The local run extended into the second half, putting Dreamland Gran Canaria ahead at the start of the third quarter. Despite their effectiveness in the third period, Valencia Basket found accuracy in the three-point shot and Montero’s talent, staying close on the scoreboard as the game entered in the final quarter. Valencia Basket tied the game at the start of the last period, with four minutes to go, but they could never complete the comeback. The local team found inspiration at the key moment to build a lead that allowed them to win.


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