Valencia defeated Joventut on their home court by 83:76 in the 32nd round of the Liga Endesa, securing their 19th win.
Although Joventut had a better start and led 16:6, the home team responded with a 10:0 run and managed to get back into the game by the end of the first quarter. By halftime, they even managed to turn the score around and lead 37:34. They maintained their lead between 5 and 10 points throughout the rest of the game and deservedly secured the win in the end.
Valencia was led to victory by Semi Ojeleye with 16 points, while Justin Anderson contributed 14. For the visiting team, Ante Tomic stood out with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Shannon Evans also had 12 points.
With this win, Valencia secured a playoff spot as they now hold a record of 20-12, two losses less than Baskonia, who are in ninth place. Additionally, Valencia has a better head-to-head record. On the other hand, Joventut is just below Baskonia in tenth place and has no chance of making it to the playoffs.
In the next round, Valencia will host Real Madrid, while Joventut will also play at home against Tenerife.
Obradoiro secured a crucial home win against Andorra by 101:89, keeping their chances alive to remain in the league. The top scorers for the winning team were Devon Dotson and Jordan Howard, each with 22 points, while in Andorra, Jean Claudio Montero led with 22 points, followed by Jerrick Harding with 21.