Valencia Basket came up heartbreakingly short in their quest for the Final 6, falling 87-91 to CB Gran Canaria at La Fonteta. The taronja side’s disappointment at home stood in stark contrast to the joy they experienced in Athens earlier this season. Gonzalo Munielo’s squad could not finish the job despite a late push, as the visitors’ solidity proved decisive.
Brayan González (16 points) and Eetu Heinonen (15 points) led the way for Gran Canaria, while Jorge Carot (22 points, 5 rebounds) and Álex Blanco (17 points) stood out for Valencia Basket.
The home team came into the game on a high after a strong second phase and showed it during the first half. Gran Canaria struggled to find their rhythm but managed to keep the score level going into halftime.
After the break, the script flipped entirely. Gran Canaria found their stride thanks to a sharp-shooting Brayan González from beyond the arc. Valencia Basket hung tough, repeatedly cutting the deficit and preventing Gran Canaria from pulling away to double digits. This resilience kept the taronja alive and even gave them a chance to win down the stretch, but Munielo’s men could not finish the play and will miss out on the coveted Final 6 after a stellar season.
