Barça takes the first game in overtime (112-113)

ValenciaBasket fell in overtime in the first game of their Liga Endesa Finals playoffagainst Barça. Despite the Catalans' 19 three-pointers with 50% accuracy, theyheld on for a win. Two three-pointers from Clyburn, when Valencia had taken thelead in the final stretch, forced overtime. A three-point play by Parra tippedthe scales, and Taylor missed a final shot that would have changed the outcome.Valencia quickly took control of the game with an energetic start, stringingtogether two runs to build a 12-point lead by the end of the first quarter.Barça began the second quarter with three consecutive three-pointers, sparkingtheir offense, but Valencia found their rhythm and kept pace with the scoring.Barça capitalized on a moment of poor shooting to cut into the lead, relying onPunter. Although Montero's appearance helped Valencia escape that difficultoffensive slump, Barça's three-pointers gradually eroded Valencia's advantage.Valencia managed to maintain a five-point lead at halftime, but a strong offensivestart by the Catalans turned the game around at the beginning of the thirdquarter. Despite falling behind, Valencia Basket reacted quickly, and the leadchanged hands several times. However, the Catalan team looked to Shengelia inthe low post to take a three-point lead into the final quarter. Barça's outsideshooting kept them ahead, but Pradilla took charge offensively to level thegame again. The game then entered a final showdown, with Valencia Basketholding a slight advantage, but two three-pointers from Clyburn sent the gameto overtime.

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