Polonara, Baskonia complete comeback win in derby over Valencia
ACB reigning champion prevail 71-70
ACB defending champion Baskonia got the win in a year-ending Euroleague Spanish derby against Valencia after a 17-point comeback during the second half, ended by a 3-pointer by Achille Polonara with 2 minutes to go.
Italian forward led both teams in scoring with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks, while Giedraitis added 14 for Baskonia. Valencia had 16 points from Nikola Kalinic.