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An interesting game for Burgos SP (21-2) which hosted in Burgos 4th placed Real Betis (17-6). First ranked Burgos SP had an easy win 87-67. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Real Betis. The former international forward Daniel Diez (203-1993) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds. Armenian-American center Luke Fischer (211-1994, college: Marquette) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. American power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) answered with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Real Betis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos SP maintains first place with 21-2 record. Real Betis at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Burgos SP’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Burgos Burgos T..
The game in Ourense was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Estudiantes (20-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Ourense (11-12). Estudiantes managed to secure a 6-point victory 79-73. It was a great evening for Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Joaquin Rodriguez helped adding 17 points. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) responded with 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-3 record behind leader Burgos SP, which they share with Fuenlabrada. Ourense at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Estudiantes will play against Castello (#16) in Castellon in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ourense will play on the road against Moron (#18) in Moron de la Frontera and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Zunder Palencia (16-7) and Valladolid (7-16), which took place in Valladolid. Higher ranked Zunder Palencia lost to sixteenth ranked Valladolid in a road game 83-92 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zunder Palencia. It was an exceptional evening for Shemar Wilson who led the winners and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Valladolid’s coach Inaki Martin used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Juan Pablo Vaulet came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Palencia in the defeat. Valladolid moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Castello and Gipuzkoa. Loser Zunder Palencia keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Valladolid will meet Gipuzkoa (#14) in the next round. Palencia will play against Cartagena (#8) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 23: Fuenlabrada beat Menorca on the road 83-72. Burgos T. destroyed Moron on its own court 97-73. Gipuzkoa unfortunately lost to Cartagena in a road game 73-81. Oviedo recorded a loss to Obradoiro at home 68-74. Alicante was defeated by Cantabria on the opponent’s court 83-72. Zamora beat Castello in a home game 96-87.
The most impressive performance of 23th round was 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Jalen Tate of Castello.

Menorca – Fuenlabrada 72-83

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Fuenlabrada (20-3) beat 11th ranked Menorca (9-14) in Mahon 83-72 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Bahamas-American forward Travis Munnings (196-1994, college: ULM) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) accounted for 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. American point guard Jalen Cone (180, college: California) came up with 27 points and point guard Pol Figueras (187-1998) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Menorca in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Fuenlabrada. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes. Loser Menorca keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Fuenlabrada will meet at home Cantabria (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Menorca will play against Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada: T.Munnings 15+6reb+3ast, O.Matulionis 12+5reb, P.Jorgensen 11+1reb+2ast, T.McGrew 9+7reb+4ast, I.Cruz-Uceda 9+7reb+1ast, L.Westermann 7+2reb+2ast
Menorca: J.Cone 27+1reb, V.Arteaga 14+3reb, P.Figueras 12+1reb+5ast, P.Molins 9+1reb, P.Ivanov 3+2reb+1ast, M.Lukovic 3+5reb

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Burgos SP – Real Betis 87-67

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Burgos T. – Moron 97-73

Very expected game when 18th ranked Moron (1-22) was smashed on the road by seventh ranked Burgos T. (13-10) 97-73 on Friday. Burgos T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Brazilian point guard Caio Pacheco (189-1999) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 6 assists. British guard Morayo Soluade (195-1995) accounted for 14 points for the winning side. Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) came up with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Senegalese power forward Pape Badji (206-1992) added 11 points respectively for Moron in the defeat. Five Burgos T. and four Moron players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos T. maintains seventh place with 13-10 record. Moron lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 22 lost games. Burgos T.’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Burgos to the arena Burgos SP.
Top scorers:
Burgos T.: M.Soluade 14+4reb, C.Pacheco 13+2reb+6ast, R.Seoane 12+3reb+2ast, D.Simeunovic 12+3reb+2ast, J.Lobo 11+2reb+3ast, T.Keita 7
Moron: L.Kouadio 23+7reb+2ast, P.Badji 11+4reb, J.Alberto Jimenez 11+2reb+1ast, F.Santana 10+5ast, A.Norris 6+5reb+2ast, M.M’Madi 4+1reb+3ast

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Cartagena – Gipuzkoa 81-73

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Cartagena (12-11) won against at home 14th ranked Gipuzkoa (7-16) 81-73 on Saturday. Cartagena made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Gipuzkoa turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) who led the winners and scored 19 points. Guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) accounted for 9 points for the winning side. Ugochukwu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Canadian-Croatian power forward Josip Vrankic (206-1998, college: Santa Clara) came up with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) added 15 points respectively for Gipuzkoa in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cartagena. Newly promoted Cartagena maintains eighth place with 12-11 record. Gipuzkoa lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Castello. Cartagena will meet higher ranked Palencia (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gipuzkoa will play against Valladolid (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: S.Ugochukwu 19+4reb, S.Garuba 11+3reb, A.Jorda 9+3reb+2ast, G.Gil 8+3reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez 8+5reb, A.Martin 7+1reb+4ast
Gipuzkoa: J.Vrankic 24+9reb+3ast, D.Smith 15+2reb+2ast, M.Ansorregui 10+4reb+1ast, A.Martinez 8+4reb, A.Zubizarreta 6+5reb+2ast, J.Nicolau 5+2reb+2ast

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Ourense – Estudiantes 73-79

The game in Ourense was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Estudiantes (20-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Ourense (11-12). Estudiantes managed to secure a 6-point victory 79-73. Strangely Ourense outrebounded Estudiantes 43-17 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (194-1999) helped adding 17 points. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Estudiantes players scored in double figures. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) responded with 18 points and American guard Aanen Moody (190-1998, college: Montana) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 20-3 record behind leader Burgos SP, which they share with Fuenlabrada. Ourense at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Estudiantes will play against Castello (#16) in Castellon in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ourense will play on the road against Moron (#18) in Moron de la Frontera and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: J.Rodriguez 17+2reb+1ast, D.Kravic 16+1reb+1ast, J.Granger 11+5reb+6ast, D.Schmidt 10+3reb, M.Andric 10+2reb+1ast, H.Alderete 6+1reb+2ast
Ourense: D.Brito 18+4reb+2ast, A.Moody 13+6reb+3ast, B.Krikke 10+9reb+1ast, U.Mendicote 8+9reb+3ast, M.Ogunsipe 8+2reb+1ast, R.Lisboa 7+3reb

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Oviedo – Obradoiro 68-74

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Oviedo (8-15) lost at home to seventh ranked Monbus Obradoiro (13-9) 74-68 on Saturday. Obradoiro made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Czech center Ondrej Balvin (217-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) accounted for 14 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side. Dominican guard Steven Verplancken (193-2000, college: Weber St.) came up with 17 points and Robert Cosialls (203-1996) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Oviedo in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Obradoiro moved-up to sixth place. Oviedo lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Obradoiro will meet at home Menorca (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Oviedo will play against Alicante and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: B.Davison 14+1reb+2ast, I.Arroyo-Varela 12+1ast, A.Barcello 11+3ast, O.Balvin 11+14reb+3ast, V.Brodziansky 9+3reb, A.Galan 7+2reb
Oviedo: S.Verplancken 17+2reb+3ast, M.Marti 12+5reb+1ast, M.Sanz 12+5reb+1ast, R.Cosialls 11+6reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 7+1reb+2ast, I.Nweke 6+3reb

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Cantabria – Alicante 83-72

Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked Cantabria (8-14) defeated 17th ranked Alicante (6-17) in Torrelavega 83-72 on Saturday. Cantabria made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Colombian point guard Hansel Atencia (178-1997, college: Master’s) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). American guard Reginald Johnson (187-1994, college: Hampton, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) came up with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Cameroonian forward Roger Bidias (200-1995, college: California, agency: Helping Ballers) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Alicante in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cantabria. They moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Alicante keeps the seventeenth position with 17 games lost. Cantabria will meet higher ranked Fuenlabrada (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Alicante will play against Oviedo (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantabria: H.Atencia 17+2reb+4ast, R.Johnson 16+4ast, S.Littleson 13+3reb, G.Kande 8+2reb+3ast, M.Bulic 8+6reb+3ast, R.Belemene 7+5reb
Alicante: K.Larsen 13+5reb+7ast, P.Ali 10+1reb+1ast, R.Bidias 10+5reb, S.Aris Ceccardi 9+2ast, J.King 8+1ast, A.Lopez 7+1reb

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Valladolid – Palencia 92-83

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Zunder Palencia (16-7) and Valladolid (7-16), which took place in Valladolid. Higher ranked Zunder Palencia lost to sixteenth ranked Valladolid in a road game 83-92 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zunder Palencia. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Dominican guard Michael Cuevas (188-1994) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Valladolid’s coach Inaki Martin used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Polish-Argentinian Juan Pablo Vaulet (199-1996) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pablo Hernandez (201-1997, college: MBU, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Palencia in the defeat. Four Valladolid and five Palencia players scored in double figures. Valladolid moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Castello and Gipuzkoa. Loser Zunder Palencia keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Valladolid will meet Gipuzkoa (#14) in the next round. Palencia will play against Cartagena (#8) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Valladolid: M.Cuevas 16+1reb+3ast, M.Kovacevic 14+2reb, S.Wilson 13+7reb+1ast, J.Mballa 12+4reb, E.Demers 10+2reb, D.Manchon 8+2reb+3ast
Palencia: J.Pablo Vaulet 18+7reb+1ast, A.Kunkel 18+1reb, T.Borg 15+2ast, P.Hernandez 14+8reb+2ast, C.Krutwig 11+6reb+4ast, A.Wintering 5+4reb+2ast

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Zamora – Castello 96-87

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Castello (7-16) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Zamora (10-13) 96-87 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. American-Jamaican guard Jahvaughn Powell (183-1996, college: Nicholls, agency: Helping Ballers) accounted for 19 points and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) came up with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and Senegalese center Tanor Ngom (216-1998, college: FSU) added 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Castello in the defeat. Five Zamora and four Castello players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zamora moved-up to tenth place. Castello lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Gipuzkoa. Zamora will meet higher ranked Real Betis (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castello will play against the league’s second-placed Estudiantes (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Zamora: K.Buckingham 20+9reb, J.Powell 19+4reb+5ast, Z.Hearst 13+3reb+3ast, K.Nikic 12+5reb+1ast, J.Walker 10+6ast, O.Hustak 9+3reb+2ast
Castello: J.Tate 23+5reb+5ast, T.Ngom 18+5reb, J.Faner 15+1reb+5ast, A.Martinez 10+3reb, E.Stutz 7+3reb+1ast, A.Etxeguren 5