Baskonia Vitoria survived a major scare to defeat Bizkaia Bilbao Basket 100-97 in a Basque Country derby classic in the Liga ACB. In a game played on May 25, 2025, Baskonia needed every second to hold off a furious comeback attempt from their local rivals in a contest filled with intensity. Baskonia built a substantial lead through the middle quarters, showcasing their trademark offensive firepower, but Bilbao refused to go away, mounting a dramatic late surge fueled by aggressive defense and clutch shooting. The final minutes were a tense exchange of baskets, with Baskonia ultimately making the necessary free throws to secure the narrow win. This dramatic result had major implications for the ACB league table, allowing Baskonia to keep pace at the top while Bilbao earned respect for their resilient performance in defeat.