Valencia Basket secured a 104-93 road victory over Paris Basketball in EuroLeague action on October 24, 2026, using a decisive third-quarter surge and calm late-game execution to leave the French capital with a valuable win. The visitors turned a tight first half into a double-digit cushion after the break, then answered every Paris run in the fourth quarter to protect their advantage.

Match overview

Paris opened with energy in front of its home crowd and held a narrow 25-24 lead after the first quarter. Valencia responded in the second period, moving the ball more patiently and finding better looks around the arc to take a 49-47 lead into halftime. The game changed in the third quarter, when Valencia outscored Paris 31-19 to build a lead that would hold up over the final ten minutes.

Key moments

The decisive stretch came midway through the third quarter, when Valencia strung together a 12-2 run built on transition baskets and extra-pass possessions. Paris briefly threatened in the fourth, cutting the deficit to single digits with under five minutes remaining, but Valencia answered with a timely three-pointer and a pair of free throws to stall the comeback. From there, the visitors managed the clock well and kept Paris from generating enough quick scoring to make the finish uncomfortable.

Tactical story

Valencia’s half-court offense was the difference. The visitors used pick-and-roll actions to force Paris into rotation decisions, then punished late closeouts with confident perimeter shooting. Paris had success attacking the rim early, but its offense became more predictable as the game wore on, and a handful of empty possessions in the third quarter allowed Valencia to separate. Valencia also controlled the defensive glass in the second half, limiting second-chance points and forcing Paris to work through a set defense.

Standout performers

Valencia’s backcourt controlled the tempo and delivered the biggest shots of the night, while its frontcourt provided enough interior resistance to keep Paris from settling into a comfortable rhythm. For Paris, the effort on the offensive boards and the aggression of its wings kept the game competitive, but the home side needed a more efficient shooting night to match Valencia’s balanced attack. The visitors’ bench also gave them meaningful minutes, helping maintain energy through the third-quarter run.

EuroLeague impact

Road wins are especially valuable in the EuroLeague standings, and this result gives Valencia a strong early-season marker. For Paris, the loss is a reminder that competing for 40 minutes against experienced EuroLeague sides requires consistency on both ends. Valencia’s ability to win in a difficult road environment, and to close out a game after surrendering momentum, will be an encouraging sign as the league schedule deepens.