{"id":61910,"date":"2026-04-19T21:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basquetgirona.com\/noticia\/nearing-the-epic-against-valencia\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T21:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T21:34:42","slug":"nearing-the-epic-against-valencia","status":"publish","type":"noticia","link":"https:\/\/basquetgirona.com\/en\/noticia\/nearing-the-epic-against-valencia\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearing the epic against Valencia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The match started with electric intensity and a constant exchange of shots from the 6.75 line. Although Valencia Basket showed its physical power at the start, capturing three offensive rebounds in the first action, <strong>B\u00e0squet Girona<\/strong> knew how to react with personality. A 6-0 run allowed them to close the gap in the first quarter, closed with a triple by Cameron on the buzzer (19-20). In the second period, the team showed its best collective version with a 10-2 run that put the Girona team ahead (35-31). Despite the Girona lead, the control of the visiting offensive rebound (13 at halftime) and a triple by Badio in the last second sent the match to halftime with a five-point deficit (40-45).    <\/p>\n\n<p>In the second half, <strong>Pep Busquets<\/strong> emerged with a display from the perimeter, scoring 11 points and 3\/4 in three-pointers that kept Fontajau&#8217;s block in the fight. Despite their efforts, Valencia managed to stretch the difference to 8 points, going into the final assault with a manageable lead. The last quarter was a roller coaster of emotions: two consecutive three-pointers put Girona just two points behind and, shortly after, the tie at 73 lit up the stadium. With the score at 81-81 and possession to win, the coin came up heads; a visiting three-pointer made it 81-84. 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