Comeback at home to take a 1-0 lead in the quarterfinals (83-80)

Valencia Basket had to suffer to the maximum to beat Surne Bilbao Basket by 83-80 and add the first point of their quarter-final tie of the Endesa League playoff after recovering a disadvantage of thirteen points with six minutes to go by closing their basket in defense and achieving a 14-0 run that put the game into a final toss that was resolved by Reuvers but which was reached thanks to Montero and Key.

Quotes Pedro Martínez

 “In the last 5 minutes we changed our defensive rhythm. When we were down by 13 with 6 minutes left, we became more aggressive, pressuring the ball, and we were more present in the passing lanes. They tried to play with the lead and we made some easy baskets. It was a frankly complicated game because Surne Bilbao played very well, especially in the third and the beginning of the fourth quarter; they were dominating us. The players and the Roig Arena showed a lot of heart, and there was a moment of team spirit and support from the fans to keep pushing forward. And always, a little bit of luck is necessary.”