Valencia Basket take down Paris Basketball 104-93 in EuroLeague road test

Valencia Basket delivered one of the more convincing road performances of the early EuroLeague season on October 24, 2026, beating Paris Basketball 104-93 at the Adidas Arena. The final score reflected Valencia’s control over the closing stretch: they matched Paris’s pace, won the rebound battle, and turned a tight game into a two-possession cushion before pulling away late.

For Paris, the night was another reminder that excitement alone does not win EuroLeague games. The home side produced enough highlight plays to stay within reach, but Valencia’s half-court discipline and shot quality proved decisive.

Match overview

Paris started with energy and led 24-23 after the first quarter, using an aggressive defensive approach to force early turnovers. Valencia responded with a 29-point second quarter, taking a 52-45 lead into halftime. The home side trimmed the gap to 76-71 after three quarters, but Valencia’s 28-point fourth quarter sealed the result.

• First quarter: Paris 24-23
• Halftime: Valencia 52-45
• End of third quarter: Valencia 76-71
• Final score: Paris 93, Valencia 104

Key moments

The decisive sequence came early in the fourth quarter. After Paris cut the deficit to 76-74, Valencia answered with a 10-2 run built on defensive stops and quick ball movement. A transition three-pointer pushed the lead back to double digits, and Paris never recovered fully.

Valencia also won the free-throw battle in the final five minutes, converting when Paris was forced to foul. The home crowd stayed engaged, but Valencia’s composure in late-clock situations kept the momentum from shifting.

Tactical story

Valencia’s switching defense disrupted Paris’s pick-and-roll rhythm. The Spanish side limited second-chance points and forced Paris into contested perimeter shots. On offense, Valencia attacked mismatches early in the shot clock and moved the ball from side to side until a quality look appeared.

Paris generated pace and open looks in transition, but their half-court offense became too reliant on individual shot-making. When Valencia tightened the paint, Paris’s three-point shooting cooled at the wrong time.

Standout performers

Valencia’s backcourt controlled tempo and combined for a significant share of the team’s scoring, while their frontcourt pairing protected the defensive glass. Paris’s leading scorer kept the home side within striking distance, but the efficiency gap between the two teams told the story.

EuroLeague impact

The win strengthens Valencia’s standing in the EuroLeague table and adds a valuable road result to their early-season résumé. For Paris, the loss highlights the need for sharper late-game execution and better defensive rebounding. The head-to-head result gives Valencia an early edge if tiebreakers become relevant later in the campaign.