A serious and solid win to secure an eighth victory and consolidate a strong start to the season (102–87)

Valencia Basket set a new club record for the best start to a EuroLeague season, recording eight wins in its first eleven games for the first time after defeating FC Bayern Munich by 102–87. The team led from start to finish, managing the key moments of the game, particularly in the third quarter, when the German side stepped up its performance to close the gap. TJ Shorts led Bayern’s response, finishing with 14 points and 10 assists, while six Valencia Basket players scored in double figures.

The Taronja took control from the opening minutes, capitalising on their three-point shooting and gradually building momentum through their defensive efforts. This allowed them to run the floor and score in transition, establishing a lead of more than ten points that they maintained for most of the first half. Sako and Corbalán made important contributions at both ends of the court, while the inspired Obst prevented Valencia from extending their advantage further with his three-point shooting. Nevertheless, the home side went into half-time with an eleven-point lead.

Bayern came out stronger after the break and reduced the deficit with a scoring run, but Valencia Basket responded by stepping up its game following two consecutive steals that led to easy baskets. This allowed the Taronja to maintain their advantage, and when Shorts returned to the game, his scoring and playmaking helped Bayern regain some momentum ahead of the final quarter.

A strong start to the fourth quarter allowed Valencia Basket to extend its lead once again, with the domestic core of the team delivering an impressive performance led by Cárdenas, Saint-Supéry and Puerto. The Taronja continued to apply pressure until the final buzzer, eventually recording their biggest leads of the game in the closing minutes.