Valencia Basket falls to Panathinaikos in a tightly contested EuroLeague playoffs debut

Valencia Basket debuts in the Euroleague with a 67-68 loss to Panathinaikos in a closely contested match. Jean Montero shone with 15 points, being the offensive standout on a challenging night from the perimeter. The home team missed 27 out of 33 three-point attempts, which proved crucial in the final outcome. Braxton Key and Kam Taylor also stood out with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Decisive Performance by Kendrick Nunn

Kendrick Nunn emerged as the hero for Panathinaikos with 21 points, with his decisive basket tipping the scale in favor of the Greeks. Despite Kostas Sloukas' absence, the visiting team maintained control of the scoreboard for most of the game, although Valencia Basket showed resilience by staying close on the scoreboard throughout.

The climax of the match came with just 2.1 seconds left, when Nunn made a free throw to put Valencia one point ahead. After a timeout, the home team looked to Montero for the final attempt, but Panathinaikos' defense prevented any shot opportunities, securing the away victory.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Valencia Basket cae ante Panathinaikos en un debut en playoffs de la Euroliga igualadísimo