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Dominican national team basketball star Jean Montero once again made the difference, this time leading Valencia Basket to the Spanish League semifinals with a remarkable 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Montero, who played 21 minutes, was the undisputed leader on the court, breaking early career records and securing Valencia’s ticket to the next round. In the Liga Endesa semifinals, Valencia will now face La Laguna Tenerife.

Valencia Basket clinched the hard-fought 94-102 victory against Dreamland Gran Canaria, overcoming a near decade-long winless streak in Gran Canaria. The game went into overtime after a fierce battle, with Valencia ultimately winning.

While no single player logged more than 20 minutes (except for Montero’s 21), all eyes were on Montero, who not only scored 36 points but also contributed significantly in...