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The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked La Leonesa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. La Leonesa defeated 6th ranked Melilla at home 85-76. La Leonesa made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Melilla turnovers. It was a good game for guard Roger Fabrega (186-2005) who led his team to a victory with 26 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American forward Obi Okafor (198-1999, college: Drury) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. La Leonesa’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Dutch forward Morgan Stilma (202-2000) replied with 20 points for Melilla. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Caceres. Melilla lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Melilla will play next round against Iraurgi SB trying to get back on the winning streak. La Leonesa will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Albacete on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Caceres. Third ranked Caceres (5-1) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Cordoba CB (4-2) 68-67 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cordoba CB. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Naturalized Lithuanian forward Erikas Kalinicenko (198-1997) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Pedro Garcia chipped in 7 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese forward Isaac Mushila (196-1999, college: N.Mexico) with 20 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caceres have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with La Leonesa. Newly promoted Cordoba CB dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Caceres will play against Zornotza (#12) in Amorebieta-Echano in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cordoba CB will play against Caja 87 (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Huelva CD (4-2) against fourteenth ranked Algeciras (1-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Huelva CD was edged by Algeciras in a tough game in Algeciras 72-75. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Huelva CD. Amadi Ikepze notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort. Algeciras’ coach Javier Malla allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 20 points by Alfonso Ortiz did not help to save the game for Huelva CD. Algeciras left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Caja 87. Huelva CD at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Algeciras will meet higher ranked Clavijo (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Huelva CD will play against Huesca (#8) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Santfeliuenc was beaten by Palma Fibwi on the road 88-74. Sol Girones won against Sant Antoni on its own court 86-79. Gran Canaria 2 unfortunately lost to Prat in a road game 63-74. Benicarlo recorded a loss to Mataro UE at home 76-79. Palma BM defeated Tarragona on the opponent’s court 75-62. Archena beat Iraurgi SB in a home game 87-85. Clavijo was destroyed by Ponferrada on the road 94-71. Huesca managed to outperform Zornotza on its own court 85-80. Albacete managed to beat Caja 87 in a road game 69-57.

Group A

Palma Fibwi – Santfeliuenc 88-74

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Palma Fibwi (3-2) beat 13th ranked Santfeliuenc (1-4) in S’Arenal 88-74 on Sunday. Palma Fibwi dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Santfeliuenc‘s 32. They outrebounded Santfeliuenc 42-24 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Palma Fibwi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Cape Verdean guard Patrick Spencer (186-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Bahamas guard Franco Miller Jr (190-1999, college: FGCU) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Miller Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 13 points by Salvadorean Gerardo Martinez (194-2002) did not help to save the game for Santfeliuenc. American swingman Lucas Saleh (201-2000, college: Belm.Abbey) added 12 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santfeliuenc’s coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palma Fibwi moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Benicarlo and Sant Antoni. Santfeliuenc lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with four games lost. Palma Fibwi will meet at home Gandia (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santfeliuenc will play against the league’s leader Palma BM and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: G.Martinez 13+4reb+2ast, D.Font 13+2reb, M.Esteban 13, L.Saleh 12+2reb+4ast, V.Castellon 7+1ast, T.Henry 6+1reb+3ast
Palma Fibwi: P.Spencer 22+10reb+2ast, F.Miller Jr. 17+6reb+6ast, X.Beraza 12+8reb+4ast, J.Martinez 10+3reb+4ast, J.Aramburu 8+5reb+4ast, S.Correia 8+5reb+1ast

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Sol Girones – Sant Antoni 86-79

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Sant Antoni (3-2) lost to seventh ranked Sol Girones (4-2) in La Bisbal 79-86 on Saturday. Gambian center Lamin Dibba (208-1997) notched 7 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Dominican Joelvin Cabrera (193-1999) supported him with 21 points. Even 22 points by guard Josep Peris (192-2000) did not help to save the game for Sant Antoni. Nigerian-Hungarian center Samuel Taiwo (205-2000) added 10 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sol Girones moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Sant Antoni at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Palma Fibwi and Benicarlo. Sol Girones will meet Gandia (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sant Antoni will play against the league’s second-placed Prat (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sant Antoni: J.Peris 22+4reb+1ast, G.Gantt 14+1reb+3ast, J.Zidek 12+4reb, S.Taiwo 10+8reb+1ast, A.Bouzan 8+1reb, J.Llamas 7+2reb
Sol Girones: J.Cabrera 21+2reb, J.Sole 17+3reb+1ast, E.Espinosa 13, S.Nikolov 12+7reb+1ast, T.Espinosa 7+1reb+3ast, L.Dibba 7+15reb+4ast

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Prat – Gran Canaria 2 74-63

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Prat (4-1) won against at home 7th ranked Gran Canaria 2 (3-3) 74-63 on Sunday. Prat forced 19 Gran Canaria 2 turnovers. Guard Pau Carreno (192-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and center Ian Platteeuw (210-2007) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even 15 points by Argentinian guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) did not help to save the game for Gran Canaria 2. Swiss Lucas Maniema (185-2006) added 13 points. Gran Canaria 2’s coach Pablo Melo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Prat moved-up to second place. Gran Canaria 2 at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Prat will meet Sant Antoni (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Gran Canaria 2 will play against Godella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria 2: D.Bordon 15+4reb+3ast, L.Maniema 13+4reb+2ast, E.Heinonen 11+2reb, A.Del Cerro 6+5reb, G.Cabrera 6+2reb, M.Miteo 4+10reb
Prat: I.Platteeuw 13+9reb+1ast, P.Carreno 13+10reb+1ast, M.Sese 11+3reb, S.Costa 9+2reb+4ast, M.Penarroya 9+2reb+6ast, T.Arikawe 6+1reb

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Benicarlo – Mataro UE 76-79

There was an upset when higher ranked Benicarlo (3-2) was edged by eleventh ranked Mataro UE (2-3) in Castellon 79-76 on Saturday. British-Nigerian power forward Boban Jacdonmi (205-1996, college: Southern Miss) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) supported him with 18 points. Mataro UE’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 29 points and 6 rebounds by Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) did not help to save the game for Benicarlo. Forward Jorge Lafuente (197-1991) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Mataro UE moved-up to ninth place. Benicarlo at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Palma Fibwi and Sant Antoni. Mataro UE will meet at home Tarragona (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Benicarlo will play against Salou (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 29+6reb, A.Palazuelos 19+1reb, J.Lafuente 8+6reb+7ast, P.Suarez 8+3reb+3ast, X.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, K.Gomes 4+3reb
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 18+4reb, B.Jacdonmi 18+10reb+1ast, J.Boix 16+2reb+2ast, G.Marti 8+6reb, A.Vinallonga 6+2reb+3ast, N.Baques 5+5reb+3ast

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Tarragona – Palma BM 62-75

Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Palma BM (5-0) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Tarragona (0-5) 75-62 on Saturday. Palma BM forced 20 Tarragona turnovers. American guard Charlie Easley (188-2000, college: S.Dakota St., agency: Helping Ballers) notched 13 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Adrian Chapela (192-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) supported him with 8 points and 7 assists. Even 11 points and 5 rebounds by forward Adria Trouve (195-2000) did not help to save the game for Tarragona. American guard AJ Plitzuweit (188-1999, college: S.Dakota) added 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palma BM have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Tarragona at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Palma BM will meet Santfeliuenc (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tarragona will play against Mataro UE and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: A.Plitzuweit 12+1reb, A.Trouve 11+5reb+2ast, A.Fernandez 7+2reb+2ast, B.Nguidjol 7+4reb, D.Kristensen 6+1reb, L.Garcia 6+3reb+1ast
Palma BM: C.Easley 13+3reb+4ast, A.Urdiain 11+5reb, A.Comendador 10+4reb, A.Chapela 8+3reb+7ast, G.Bastante 8+6reb+1ast, S.Niang 7+1reb+2ast

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Group B

Archena – Iraurgi SB 87-85

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Iraurgi SB (3-3) was edged by tenth ranked Archena (3-3) in Murcia 87-85 on Saturday. Archena outrebounded Iraurgi SB 42-30 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) notched 21 points to lead the effort and point guard Carlos Hurtado (182-2003) supported him with 15 points and 6 assists. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by point guard Ierai Aizpitarte (180-2000) did not help to save the game for Iraurgi SB. American guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) added 19 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Archena moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Iraurgi SB. Archena will meet at home higher ranked Ponferrada (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Iraurgi SB will play against Melilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iraurgi SB: I.Aizpitarte 19+5reb+5ast, K.Godwin 19+3reb+6ast, M.Herasme 11+2reb+3ast, W.Niang 8+5reb, D.Knowles 8+4reb, A.Acha 7+1reb+1ast
Archena: Y.Montero 21+4reb+2ast, C.Hurtado 15+2reb+6ast, S.Mendiola 15+7reb, A.Lafuente 11+2reb+3ast, C.Toledo 9+10reb+1ast, M.Strikker 7+6reb+1ast

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Ponferrada – Clavijo 94-71

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Ponferrada (4-2) crushed at home 10th ranked Clavijo (2-4) 94-71 on Saturday. Ponferrada made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Clavijo turnovers. Strangely Clavijo outrebounded Ponferrada 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Forward Alejandro Harguindey (200-2002, agency: Promo Sport ID) notched 24 points and 7 steals to lead the effort and Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ponferrada players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by guard Joseba Querejeta (190-2003) did not help to save the game for Clavijo. Naturalized Ukrainian center Volodymyr Orlov (208-1995) added 12 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ponferrada moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Clavijo at the other side keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Albacete and Zornotza. Ponferrada will meet Archena (#6) in the next round. Clavijo will play against Algeciras (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Primera FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Clavijo: J.Querejeta 26+6reb+3ast, V.Orlov 12+7reb, A.Savkov 9+4reb+1ast, H.Arbosa 6+9reb, V.Hrabar 5+2reb, S.Faye 5+6reb
Ponferrada: A.Harguindey 24+2reb+2ast, M.Samar 18+5reb+1ast, E.Herrera 13+1ast, J.Hierrezuelo 12+2reb+1ast, S.Merlo 9+5reb+3ast, A.Morales 7+5reb+2ast

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Algeciras – Huelva CD 75-72

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Huelva CD (4-2) against fourteenth ranked Algeciras (1-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Huelva CD was edged by Algeciras in a tough game in Algeciras 72-75. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Huelva CD. Amadi Ikepze notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Jose Gonzalez (192-1994) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Algeciras’ coach Javier Malla allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 20 points by Alfonso Ortiz (190-1999) did not help to save the game for Huelva CD. Forward Pau Trevino (202-2002) added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Huelva CD players scored in double figures. Algeciras left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Caja 87. Huelva CD at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Algeciras will meet higher ranked Clavijo (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Huelva CD will play against Huesca (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huelva CD: A.Ortiz 20+4reb+1ast, P.Trevino 11+10reb+1ast, M.Niang 11+4reb+1ast, P.Mor Diene 10+5reb, M.Mays 6+2reb, G.Fernandez 5+4reb
Algeciras: A.Ikepze 23+15reb, J.Gonzalez 13+4reb+4ast, S.Cecilia 10+7reb+1ast, J.Vucica 9+3reb, I.Corraliza 8+1reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 6+3reb+1ast

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Huesca – Zornotza 85-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Huesca and 11th ranked Zornotza had identical 2-3 record. This time Huesca used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Amorebieta-Echano 85-80 on Saturday night. Huesca forced 21 Zornotza turnovers and had a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) notched 23 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and point guard Alex Rubin De Celis (188-2003, agency: BIG) supported him with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Huesca’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 24 points and 7 rebounds by power forward Alejandro Mazaira (202-1997) did not help to save the game for Zornotza. Point guard Alonso Meana (180-2000, college: UIS) added 14 points and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Huesca (3-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Zornotza dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Albacete and Clavijo. Huesca will meet higher ranked Huelva CD (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zornotza will play against the league’s second-placed Caceres (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zornotza: A.Mazaira 24+7reb+2ast, A.Meana 14+4reb+7ast, I.Thiam 10+5reb, C.Taboada 10+8reb, O.Ardanza 8+2reb+1ast, K.Cardaci 5+1reb+2ast
Huesca: L.Bracey 23+4reb+4ast, C.Knowles 14+4reb+1ast, M.Iglesias 11+6reb, A.Rubin De Celis 11+5reb+5ast, H.Figueroa 7+3reb+1ast, M.Abdulsalam 7+11reb+1ast

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Caceres – Cordoba CB 68-67

Important game to mention about took place in Caceres. Third ranked Caceres (5-1) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best Cordoba CB (4-2) 68-67 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cordoba CB. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cordoba CB was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Lithuanian forward Erikas Kalinicenko (198-1997) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Pedro Garcia (203-1998) chipped in 7 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese forward Isaac Mushila (196-1999, college: N.Mexico) with 20 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and French guard Tanguy Touze (190-2000, college: Bethel, IN) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caceres have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with La Leonesa. Newly promoted Cordoba CB dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Caceres will play against Zornotza (#12) in Amorebieta-Echano in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cordoba CB will play against Caja 87 (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: I.Mushila 20+6reb, T.Touze 12+4reb+2ast, P.Martin 10+3reb+2ast, G.Orozco 9+8reb, L.Munoz 4+1ast, G.Del Pino 3+3reb+3ast
Caceres: D.Rodriguez 16+3reb+1ast, J.Black 14+2reb+1ast, E.Kalinicenko 14+9reb, P.Garcia 7+12reb+3ast, F.Sierra 6+5reb, O.Alvarado 4+2reb+2ast

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Caja 87 – Albacete 57-69

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Albacete and 13th ranked Caja 87 had identical 1-4 record. But Caja 87 was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Albacete 69-57 on Sunday night. Alex Tamayo (195-2000) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Diego De Blas (198-2000) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Even 17 points by naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) did not help to save the game for Caja 87. Center Adrian Latorre (203-2001) added 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Albacete (2-4) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Clavijo and Zornotza. Newly promoted Caja 87 keeps the thirteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Algeciras. Albacete will meet at home league’s leader La Leonesa in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Caja 87 will play against Cordoba CB (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caja 87: N.Djedovic 17+3reb, A.Latorre 13+4reb+1ast, R.Santos 7, M.Bilalovic 5+5reb+1ast, K.Issanza 3+1reb, K.Maura 3+2reb+2ast
Albacete: A.Tamayo 21+7reb, D.De Blas 19+5reb+1ast, B.Fall 11+10reb, R.Harris II 6+9reb+2ast, P.Bono 5+2reb+2ast, A.Marin 3+1reb+1ast