Palencia Baloncesto secured a hard‑fought 83‑79 victory over Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in a Primera FEB contest on May 18, 2026. The home side used a strong defensive fourth quarter to overcome a resilient Fuenlabrada team and collect two vital points in the promotion race.

Match Overview

The game was a back‑and‑forth affair from the start, with neither team able to establish a comfortable lead. Fuenlabrada’s perimeter shooting kept them in the game, but Palencia’s inside presence and late‑game composure proved decisive. The 83‑79 final score reflects a contest that was decided by crucial stops in the final three minutes.

Key Moments

• Close first half: Palencia led 41‑39 at the break, with both teams trading baskets and committing a combined 14 turnovers.
• Fuenlabrada’s run: The visitors opened the third quarter on a 12‑4 spurt to take a 51‑45 lead, capitalising on Palencia’s cold shooting.
• Fourth‑quarter defence: Palencia held Fuenlabrada to just 14 points in the final period, while scoring 21 themselves. A decisive 8‑0 run with five minutes left turned the tide.

Standout Players

For Palencia, forward Ben Lammers anchored both ends with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. Shooting guard Álex López added 16 points and 5 assists. On the Fuenlabrada side, point guard Jhonatan Barreto tallied 22 points and 6 assists, while center Kevin Allen contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds.

Tactical Story

Palencia’s strategy of attacking the paint paid off, as they outscored Fuenlabrada 44‑30 in the paint. Fuenlabrada relied heavily on three‑point shooting (11‑of‑30, 36.7%), but when their long‑range shots stopped falling in the fourth quarter, they had no secondary option. Palencia also forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 22 points.

Season Impact

With this win, Palencia moves into a tie for fifth place in the Primera FEB standings, strengthening their playoff push. Fuenlabrada, meanwhile, drops to tenth and will need to string together wins to stay in contention for a post‑season berth. The result also highlights Palencia’s home‑court advantage – they are now 12‑5 at home this season.