An honorable defeat for Surne Bilbao, who, just three days after defeating Real Madrid, pushed Valencia Basket to the limit at the Roig Arenan, losing by a narrow 88-83 margin. The home team, a participant in the EuroLeague Final Four, had to work hard to overcome the resilient Biscayan squad.

Jaume Ponsarnau's team staged a fantastic comeback after trailing by 21 points at halftime (47-29). Led by Justin Jaworski's three-point shooting clinic (eight successful attempts out of eleven, totaling 31 points), they managed to turn the tide and take the lead (55-59). However, Pedro Martínez's players responded and secured the victory in the final moments.

The initial seven and a half minutes of the third quarter, which saw an overwhelming 8-30 run, perfectly encapsulate the team's rebellious spirit and refusal to give up. Despite the comeback, Surne Bilbao will remain in eighth place in the standings at the end of this round.

Ponsarnau's team initially took the lead thanks to their success in interior play, but the home team's defense strengthened, causing problems for Surne Bilbao's offense and leading to numerous turnovers. The first quarter ended with a deficit of 21-9.

The energy difference was stark in the second quarter, with Valencia Basket dominating both ends of the court. The home team's run reached 29-4, and at halftime, the score stood at a commanding 47-29.

After the break, the 'men in black' staged an extraordinary revival. Margiris Normantas scored five consecutive points, and Jaworski hit four three-pointers and three free throws, spearheading a 5-26 run that put the Biscayan team ahead (52-55). Surne Bilbao's zone defense silenced the Roig Arena.

Valencia regrouped, with Taylor and Brancou Badio causing damage offensively to threaten a decisive blow (71-62). However, Surne Bilbao responded with another 0-12 run to take the lead (71-74). After an exchange of blows, Valencia ultimately secured the win in the closing seconds with key plays from Key.