Valence edged out Baskonia 84-75 in a hard-fought Liga Endesa game, with T.J. Shorts and Neal Sako leading the charge.
Valence wins against Baskonia
Valence defeated Baskonia 84-75 in a closely fought game on Sunday, October 25, during the fifth day of the Liga Endesa. The win gave Valence their third victory of the season in the league.T.J. Shorts contributes significantly
T.J. Shorts, who previously played for Valence, was key to the victory, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Neal Sako also played a crucial role, recording a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.Game progression and halftime score
Valence took an early lead, but Baskonia fought back, entering halftime with a six-point deficit (41-35). The gap remained throughout the third quarter (59-53, 30'), with both teams trading points.Baskonia's top performers
D.J. Stewart was the standout performer for Baskonia, scoring 19 points. Clément Frisch contributed 12 points, 4/7 shooting, and 3 rebounds.Upcoming matches for Valence and Baskonia
Valence will next face Fenerbahçe in the EuroLeague on Tuesday, October 27, followed by a match against Barcelona on Friday, October 30. Baskonia will host Real Madrid on Tuesday, October 27, and then face ASVEL on Friday, October 30.