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ACB: Valencia Basket Keeps Second Place Hopes Alive, Confirms Dreamland Gran Canaria's Relegation (105-81)
may 30 2026VALENCIA. Valencia Basket dominated decisively at La Fonteta, defeating Dreamland Gran Canaria 105-81 in a game they controlled from start to finish. The orange squad maintains its chances of finishing second in the Liga Endesa, while the loss condemns the island team to relegation.
The matchup began with two teams fighting very different battles. Valencia Basket was competing to improve its playoff positioning, while Dreamland Gran Canaria was fighting for its survival in the league. The home team quickly found advantages thanks to their superior offensive fluidity, though the visitors resisted in the opening minutes with Nico Brussino's three-point shooting.
However, the Canary Islands squad gradually lost confidence as three-point errors mounted. Valencia Basket controlled the defensive glass, set the pace of the game, and progressively extended their lead against an opponent unable to find offensive consistency.
The gap continued to grow during the second quarter, approaching twenty points. Omari Moore led several Valencia attacks, and Pedro Martínez's team reached halftime with a solid 52-33 advantage that reflected their dominance on the court.
After the break, the picture barely changed. Valencia Basket continued finding offensive solutions with ease and further increased their lead. The home team's margin approached thirty points while Dreamland Gran Canaria still couldn't find the response needed to get back into the game.
Only occasional flashes from Chimezie Metu temporarily reduced the impact of the deficit, but the game was completely controlled by the Valencians. The final minutes passed without drama for a Valencia Basket team that surpassed the 100-point mark.
The final 105-81 scoreline confirmed a crucial victory for the orange squad's aspirations to reach second place in the standings. For Dreamland Gran Canaria, meanwhile, the loss marked the confirmation of relegation that ends their time in the Liga Endesa.
