EuroLeague: Valencia vs Panathinaikos 09/04/2026

Valencia want to confirm their outstanding season ahead of the playoffs, but a resurgent Panathinaikos, led by an expectedly aggressive Kendrick Nunn, has a realistic chance to secure an important break.

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We are entering the final stretch of the EuroLeague regular season, and the clash between Valencia and Panathinaikos could have a major impact on the final standings and playoff positioning.

Valencia currently sit in a strong second place with a 23–13 record and have practically secured a direct playoff spot. However, coach Martinez’s team has no intention of slowing down, aiming instead to capitalize on their excellent season and enter the playoffs from the best possible position. In the previous round, they defeated Milano at home 102–96, despite trailing by 14 points during the third quarter, which clearly highlights both their character and offensive potential.

Panathinaikos, on the other hand, have not fully lived up to expectations for most of the season, but it seems they are peaking at the right time. Just two days ago, they secured a very important and convincing away win against Barcelona, imposing their rhythm from the start and effectively deciding the game early.

Head coach Ergin Ataman, known for shortening his rotation in key games, once again relied on his main players. Kendrick Nunn spent 31 minutes on the court and scored 14 points on 6/14 shooting. Although it wasn’t his best shooting performance, it was clear he had room to be more aggressive, but there was no need given the comfortable win in Barcelona.

This time, a much tougher and more competitive game is expected. For a potential break in Valencia, Panathinaikos will need the best version of Nunn, who is likely to take on greater offensive responsibility. All signs point to a highly motivated and offensively involved performance, with realistic chances of surpassing his points line.