Valencia vs Forca Lleida — 100:105, ACB
ACB
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Roig Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 20 | 33 | 19 | 28 | 100 |
| Forca Lleida | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 105 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Valencia | Forca Lleida |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 36/86 | 34/68 |
| 3-Pointers | 10/36 | 10/33 |
| Free Throws | 18/27 | 27/33 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 47 |
| Assists | 21 | 19 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 17 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Jame Batemon
23 PTS · 3 REB · 5 AST
D. McGhee
21 PTS · 6 REB · 4 AST
Nikola Mirotic
14 PTS · 5 REB · 0 AST
Valencia
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kameron TaylorS | 25:48 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 5-10 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| T.J. ShortsS | 21:35 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 5-13 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Nathan ReuversS | 20:33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 3-4 |
| Mario Saint-SuperyS | 18:55 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1-8 | 0-6 | 3-4 |
| Jasiel RiveroS | 16:56 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Armoni Brooks | 17:13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4-14 | 3-9 | 0-0 |
| Neal Sako | 16:10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| A. Cardenas | 15:46 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Gonzala Corbalan | 15:30 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Nikola Mirotic | 13:38 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 4-10 | 1-3 | 5-5 |
| Josep Puerto | 11:56 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Mouhamadou Gueye | 06:00 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 100 | 41 | 21 | 36-86 | 10-36 | 18-27 |
Forca Lleida
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. PerrinS | 26:35 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| D. McGheeS | 23:55 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 6-12 | 4-9 | 5-6 |
| Pauli Fornells OriolS | 22:32 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Mark HughesS | 22:24 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Melvin EjimS | 19:10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-4 | 3-4 |
| Jame Batemon | 21:55 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 3-10 | 1-6 | 16-17 |
| John Shurna | 20:50 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Dani Garcia | 16:48 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| K. Kuath | 13:25 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| M. Sanz | 10:46 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Adria Rodriguez | 01:40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 105 | 47 | 19 | 34-68 | 10-33 | 27-33 |
Game Recap
Forca Lleida earned a 105-100 road win over Valencia in ACB play, closing out a high-scoring contest by five points. The visitors produced enough offense throughout the game to withstand Valencia’s late pressure, with their leading scorers setting the tone in a matchup defined by efficient shot-making and strong work on the glass.
Jame Batemon led Forca Lleida with 23 points, while D. McGhee added 21 points to give the visitors a reliable scoring foundation. Forca Lleida also held a 47-41 rebounding advantage and recorded 19 assists, helping them generate quality looks and maintain control in key stretches.
Valencia had multiple contributors in the loss, led by Nikola Mirotic with 14 points. T.J. Shorts and Kameron Taylor each scored 13, and Valencia finished with 21 assists, showing balanced ball movement. However, despite solid overall shooting efficiency and 10 made three-pointers, Valencia could not fully overcome Forca Lleida’s scoring pace and rebounding edge.
The result gives Forca Lleida a notable ACB victory and reinforces their ability to compete in close, high-possession games. For Valencia, the narrow defeat highlights the need to tighten late-game execution and improve control of the defensive glass as they look to respond in their next league outing.
Key Takeaways
- →Both teams have identical Courtframe Power Index scores, but Valencia's home advantage and playoff experience give them a slight edge
- →The market heavily favors Valencia with an implied probability of 87
- →Both teams are entering this playoff game with significant rest, but Valencia has the home-court advantage and more playoff experience, which is crucial in a Game 1 setting
- →Both teams are at full strength with no significant injuries, but Valencia has a higher market implied probability of winning
- →Valencia holds a strong implied probability of winning at home, with a significant market confidence in their favor