Jean Montero triumphs at his former club

Before the game began, Valencia Basket played a tribute video for Montero to highlight his achievements with the team over the past two seasons. The fans warmly applauded his entry onto the European sports stage and his major role in their team's previous successes.

In the match, Valencia Basket dominated early on but failed to maintain that lead until the end. Evan Fournier and other players actively participated in closing the gap created by their opponents during the first few minutes of play. Montero emerged as a key player in turning the score around in favor of his current team, contributing to the final 102-97 victory.