Still to be decided. The commanding victory of Valencia Basket in the second game of the Endesa League playoff final, this Saturday at a Roig Arena packed to the rafters, made clear that Xavi Pascual’s team will need to sweat mightily if they want to overcome their rivals at the Palau Blaugrana. The overtime and Will Clyburn’s stellar performance in the first duel (112-113) gave way to a second clash where the orange club overwhelmed the Catalans, who will seek to recover the energy lost now that the series moves to Catalan soil.
Whoever wins the third game will take a giant step in the title race. This Monday’s fixture is not just “another” chapter of the final, but a genuine turning point in the series. The victor will be half a title in their pocket and will force the opponent to row against the current on every remaining possession. At this stage, every detail weighs twice as much and every mistake is paid for as if it were a trophy; therefore, the impact of this clash goes far beyond the simple 2–1 on the overall score.
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On the orange side, the helm will again bear a first and last name: Jean Montero. The Dominican guard once again served as Valencia Basket’s beacon in the second duel, posting 19 points and setting the pace of the entire offense. The best news for Pedro Martínez’s team is that he wasn’t alone: as many as five players finished with double digits, a clear sign that the unit is plugged in and that, if they repeat that collective production, they have ample ammunition to storm the Palau.
Across from them, Barça will look again to Will Clyburn and Laprovittola every time the game heats up. In the first clash he poured in up to 21 points and produced two plays that are already part of the final’s narrative: the three-pointer to tie at 101 with three seconds left and that deflection on defense that sent the game to overtime and changed the dynamics of the contest. The American knows that the series hinges, to a large extent, on his ability to decide in the clutch moments.
A 2-1 lead would be a giant step for Xavi Pascual’s side
With the Palau pushing and the final in full boil, FC Barcelona must lean on their top stars to try to strike first at home. The tactical setup also promises interesting nuances. Valencia has found a formula that unsettles Barça: aggressive defense on passing lanes, a lot of contact on the perimeter, and a high tempo to exploit fresh legs and long rotation.
If they can maintain that intensity without tiring physically in the closing stretch, they can again push the game into an uncomfortable terrain for Grimau’s side, where every Barça attack is nearly decided by the edge of a turnover. The other key will be rebounding: every Valencia offensive rebound that becomes a second-chance opportunity is pure fuel for their wings. For Barça, the challenge is to recalibrate defensively and better manage the rival’s scoring runs. Whether they manage to pull it off or not, that’s another story.
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Day and time of the first clash at the Palau Blaugrana
If you want to watch the thrilling third game between FC Barcelona and Valencia Basket, this Monday, June 22 at the Palau Blaugrana, you will be able to do so from 8:00 PM (Peninsular Time) on the channel DAZN Baloncesto (M74 O126), on the DAZN platform.
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