BOLOGNA — Valencia Basket defeated Virtus Segafredo Bologna 81-94 in Matchday 35 of the EuroLeague, with the game dominated by an outstanding performance from Nathan Reuvers, who recorded 33 points and 10 rebounds to lead the visitors to a crucial victory in their push for the top positions in the standings.
The Spanish team started the game with excellent offensive execution on the road at Virtus Bologna. From the opening minutes, Nathan Reuvers became the focal point of Valencia Basket's offense, punishing the Italian defense both near the basket and from beyond the arc. His offensive production allowed the visitors to control the pace of the game.
Virtus Segafredo Bologna tried to stay in the contest by relying on the offensive talent of Carsen Edwards, who took on the scoring responsibility for the team coached by Nenad Jakovljevic. However, the Italian team struggled to find offensive consistency, while Valencia Basket maintained its advantage thanks to Reuvers' accuracy and the support of Brancou Badio.
Throughout several stretches of the game, Virtus Bologna attempted to close the gap on the scoreboard, but each comeback attempt found an immediate answer in Nathan Reuvers, who delivered the best performance of his EuroLeague career. The power forward dominated the game, scoring from different positions and controlling the rebound on both ends of the floor.
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Reuvers finished the game with 33 points, shooting an extraordinary 7/8 from two-point range and 5/5 from three-point range, plus 10 rebounds, achieving a rating of 44 in just 21 minutes. Alongside him, Brancou Badio was the only teammate in double figures with 15 points.
For Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Carsen Edwards led the attack with 26 points, though the Italian team found little offensive support. Saliou Niang contributed 12 points and Derrick Alston Jr. added 10, being the only local players to reach double figures.
With this EuroLeague victory, Valencia Basket continues its climb in the standings and sits tied for third place with a record of 22-13, just one win behind Olympiacos and Fenerbahce, who share the lead after 35 matchdays. Meanwhile, Virtus Segafredo Bologna remains in 17th place with a record of 13-22.
In the next EuroLeague matchday, Valencia Basket will host Olimpia Milano at La Fonteta, while Virtus Bologna will play at home against Bayern Munich.