Barça falls to Valencia Basket (80-88) in the third game of the Liga Endesa final and is forced to win at home on Wednesday to keep the series alive. Joel Parra sends a message of absolute determination, asking for the support of the fans in a match he describes as the most important of the season.
Pedro Martínez's team goes up 2-1 in the Final after defeating Barcelona away by 80-88
Valencia Basket dominated Barcelona without hesitation (102-75) in the second game of the ACB final, tying the series at 1-1. Xavi Pascual acknowledged Pedro Martínez's team's superiority and trusts in turning the situation around in the next two home games.
Despite their almost perfect performance, the oranges fell 113-112 in overtime after a closely contested match in the final moments.
The Barcelona coach emphasizes that the series is just beginning and that the opponent remains a top-level team.
Barcelona prevails over Valencia Basket in the first game of the ACB final with a score of 112-113 after overtime.
The first game of the Endesa League, historic in its scoring with a Catalan victory on the road
Valencia Basket and FC Barcelona will play the first game of the Liga Endesa Playoff Final this Thursday. The game will start at 20:00 at the Roig Arena and will kick off a best-of-five series where the taronja team has the home court advantage.
The matchup features two teams entering the decisive moment of the season with very positive dynamics. Valencia Basket remains undefeated in the playoffs, while Barcelona has been improving its performance to reach the final with a more stable rotation and increased defensive continuity.
The series begins this Thursday, June 18 with the first match on 'taronja' territory
Valencia Basket has swept the team from Badalona in the semi-finals with a resounding 3-0 victory to face FC Barcelona in the fight for the Liga Endesa title.
The favorite to win the ACB after Real Madrid's elimination continues to give good vibes
Jean Montero decided the match with two free throws in the final seconds of overtime, sealing the 1-0 start to the ACB semifinals.