Published: 2026/01/21 15:27:50
Euroleague Round 23: Paris Basketball Falls to Valencia
Paris Basketball suffered a 98-84 defeat to Valencia Basket in Round 23 of the euroleague on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This loss follows defeats for fellow French teams Monaco and ASVEL, marking a challenging night for French basketball in the competition. The result leaves Paris further behind the playoff contention.
game Recap
Valencia controlled the game from the outset, building an early lead that Paris Basketball was unable to overcome. A particularly damaging start saw Paris fall behind 15-2 within the first three minutes. While Valencia experienced a scoring drought later in the first quarter, Paris failed to capitalize, ending the period down 27-16.
The second quarter saw Valencia maintain their dominance, extending their lead to eight points at halftime (50-42). The third quarter proved decisive, wiht Valencia outscoring paris 20-11, establishing a commanding 70-53 lead heading into the final period. Despite a late attempt to reduce the deficit,Valencia ultimately secured a agreeable victory.
Key Performances
Kameron Taylor led Valencia with a strong performance, scoring 28 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Justin Robinson was paris Basketball’s top scorer with 14 points, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss. Nadir Hifi struggled from the field, scoring 8 points on 3-of-9 shooting.
Standings Implications
This defeat is Paris Basketball’s 15th in 22 EuroLeague games. They now sit six wins behind the 10th-place team, which would qualify for the play-in tournament. With a record of 7-15, Paris faces an uphill battle to secure a playoff spot. Their next match is against Dubai on Thursday at the Adidas Arena.
Paris Basketball Statistics
- Nadir Hifi: 8 points
- Cavalière: 2 points
- Justin Robinson: 14 points
- Herrera: 6 points
- Rhoden: 9 points
- Stevens: 8 points
- Dokossi: 7 points
- Faye: 3 points
- Shahrvin: 4 points
- Morgan: 12 points
- B’Baye: 7 points
- Ouattara: 4 points
Looking Ahead
Paris Basketball will need to demonstrate significant enhancement in their upcoming games to have any chance of reaching the play-in tournament. Focus will be on improving their slow starts and increasing offensive efficiency. the game against Dubai presents an chance to regain momentum and build confidence.
