Valencia vs Murcia: Analysis and Prediction – Valencia will host Murcia in the Liga Endesa play-off quarterfinals game 3.
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Valencia Team News
Valencia was on the brink of elimination after losing home games at the start of the series. Fortunately, they put in a significantly better performance away from home and managed to secure a victory, thus forcing a deciding game.
Valencia faced the possibility of elimination and ending this season, which hasn’t been the best, in a very disappointing manner. After a brilliant start to the season, Alex Mumbru lost the confidence of the club’s management and was dismissed from his position as head coach. Following his departure, the team showed some improvement, but it was short-lived. Valencia’s main problem is their inability to maintain high-level offensive production. Chris Jones is not playing at the same level as last season, and there are increasing rumors about his departure and the arrival of new players. These rumors and the uncertain status for next season likely affect his performance. The encouraging aspect is the rise in form of Brandon Davies and Stefan Jovic, who are probably the team’s best players in this series, leading the team with their experience and quality.
To win this decisive game, Valencia must improve their rebounding. If they allow a large number of offensive rebounds again, they will be in trouble. Semi Ojeleye will need to provide significant support to Davies in the battle under the basket.
Murcia Team News
Murcia is having an outstanding season. After finishing fifth in the regular season of the Liga Endesa, they faced Valencia in the quarterfinals. They took a 1-0 lead in the series and had the opportunity to secure a spot in the semifinals in front of their home fans, but they failed to do so.
Murcia was practically trailing from the beginning of Game 2. They managed to get close several times and even took the lead once in the third quarter, but quickly faltered, which the experienced Valencia players capitalized on to secure a deserved victory. The main reason for Murcia’s loss was an extremely poor three-point shooting performance and the inability to make open shots. The extent of their shooting problem is evident in the fact that Murcia grabbed 19 offensive rebounds yet were not close to winning. After scoring 23 points in the Game 1, Jonah Radebaugh managed only five points with poor shooting in the Game 2. Dylan Ennis scored in double figures but also with very poor shooting from the field. Murcia’s performance is certainly affected by numerous injuries to key players, significantly reducing the team’s quality towards the end of the season.
If they want to win this away game and advance to the Liga Endesa semifinals, Murcia will need to be significantly more accurate and make their open shots. Additionally, they must respond to the physically strong play of the home team.
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