Valencia beats Bayern 102-87 behind balanced offense and 26 assists

Valencia Basket returned to Roig Arena after 16 days and four straight road games, earning its eighth EuroLeague win with a 102-87 victory over Bayern Munich.

The hosts opened with a 10-2 run and finished the first quarter up 29-19, helped by 5-of-7 shooting from three and strong defense. The lead remained in double digits at halftime, 52-41.

Bayern cut the gap to five in the third quarter, but Valencia quickly regained control and delivered the decisive push early in the fourth.

TJ Shorts and Armoni Brooks scored 14 points each, with Shorts also posting a 23 PIR. Neal Sako added 11 points. Valencia finished with 26 assists and only 6 turnovers.

Andreas Obst led Bayern with a season-high 22 points. Valencia improved to 8-3, while Bayern dropped to 3-8.