Granada ground out a 71-66 home victory over Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in Spain’s Primera FEB on 1 November 2026, winning a defensive battle that was decided by rebounding, half-court execution and a late 6-0 run.

Neither team found easy offense for long stretches. Granada controlled the paint and forced Fuenlabrada into tough perimeter shots, while the visitors stayed close through timely three-pointers and transition baskets. The game remained within one possession for much of the fourth quarter before Granada made the decisive plays in the final two minutes.

Match overview

Granada’s defensive intensity set the tone. The hosts protected the rim, limited second-chance points and made Fuenlabrada work deep into the shot clock. Offensively, Granada were not always fluid, but they found enough scoring from their guards and a strong inside presence to edge ahead when it mattered.

• First quarter: Granada 18-15 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• Second quarter: Granada 17-16 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• Third quarter: Granada 20-19 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• Fourth quarter: Granada 16-16 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
• Final score: Granada 71-66 Baloncesto Fuenlabrada

How the game unfolded

Granada started with purpose, attacking the offensive glass and drawing fouls early. Fuenlabrada responded with back-to-back three-pointers to keep the game close, but the visitors struggled to generate consistent inside scoring. The second quarter was a grind, with both teams trading empty possessions and defensive stops.

The third quarter saw Granada briefly open a seven-point lead after a pair of steals led to transition layups. Fuenlabrada refused to fold, cutting the deficit to two late in the period. In the fourth, the visitors tied the game at 60-60 with just over four minutes remaining, but Granada’s defense tightened and a 6-0 run, capped by a mid-range jumper and two free throws, created the final separation.

Tactical story

Granada’s half-court defense was the story of the game. The hosts clogged the lane, forced Fuenlabrada into contested jumpers and controlled the defensive glass. Their offense was patient, often using multiple screens to create driving lanes, and they finished with a modest but efficient shooting performance from inside the arc.

Fuenlabrada’s best moments came in transition and from beyond the three-point line. However, the visitors struggled to score when the pace slowed, and their half-court sets became predictable in the fourth quarter. Granada’s ability to force turnovers in the final minutes proved decisive in a game where every possession mattered.

Standout players

Sergio Rueda led Granada with 18 points and five assists, making several important shots in the second half. Ivan Torres added 14 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends. Granada’s bench also provided key defensive minutes, helping maintain intensity when the starters rested.

Diego Quintana paced Baloncesto Fuenlabrada with 16 points, including three three-pointers. Pablo Mendez added 13 points and six rebounds, but Fuenlabrada’s late turnovers and missed open looks prevented them from completing the comeback. The visitors will rue a handful of empty possessions in the final three minutes.

What the result means

The win is a valuable home result for Granada in the Spain Primera FEB and reinforces their defensive identity. In a league where road wins are hard to come by, protecting home court is essential, and Granada did just that against a competitive Fuenlabrada side.

For Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, the loss is a narrow one that could have gone either way. The team’s defensive effort was solid, but their late-game offense lacked clarity. Both teams will take lessons from the matchup as the Primera FEB standings continue to develop, and the head-to-head result could matter when the promotion race heats up later in the season.