In a one-game, do-or-die playoff, anything can happen, but some season-long statistical trends may offer clues to the possible storylines when Valencia Basket hosts Hamburg Towers in their 7DAYS EuroCup Eighthfinals winner-take-all battle.
Eighthfinals clues: Valencia Basket vs. Hamburg Towers
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Hamburg has not been able to get stops consistently this season, but in spurts, they have been explosive on the offensive end — both at home and on the road. Averaging 83.2 points this season, the team has scored at least 90 points in six home games, and 85 or more points three times away from home this season, winning two of those road games.
Jaylon Brown (16.9 ppg., 40.2% 3P%) has been their x-factor as his versatility and range as a shooter have often stood out on Hamburg's best nights. And he is coming in as one of the hottest players in the competition, having scored at least 17 points in six of his last eight appearances.
His ability to get hot and help his team keep pace with a Valencia team that leads the EuroCup in half-court offensive efficiency will be something to monitor in this game. And, likely, much needed for Hamburg.
That is because, with all the scoring that Hamburg has managed to produce, Valencia's offense has been even more productive averaging 86.8 points. That's even more true on its home floor, with only one playoff team scoring more in front of its fans than Valencia's average of 91.7 points and no team in the competition dishing more than Valencia's 23.1 assists at home.