Palencia Baloncesto delivered a controlled 72-56 home victory over Granada in Spain’s Primera FEB on November 7, 2026, leaning on defense and a strong first half to build an advantage they never surrendered. The win added another important result to Palencia’s campaign and kept the home side in a strong position in the standings.

Match overview

Palencia started with purpose, taking the first quarter 19-14 and extending the lead to 37-26 by halftime. The third quarter was more evenly contested, but Palencia still won it 17-16 to lead 54-42 heading into the final period. A composed closing stretch sealed the 16-point margin.

The game was not defined by a single dominant scorer but by Palencia’s collective execution. They shared the ball, attacked the right matchups, and made Granada work for every possession. Granada stayed within striking distance early but could not produce the extended run needed to truly threaten.

Key moments

The decisive spell came late in the second quarter. With Granada threatening to cut the deficit to single digits, Palencia responded with a 9-2 run that included a three-pointer, a fast-break layup, and two free throws. That burst pushed the lead to 15 and gave the hosts a comfortable halftime cushion.

Granada briefly reduced the gap to 10 early in the third quarter, but Palencia answered with back-to-back defensive stops and a pair of inside baskets. From there, the home side managed the game intelligently, using the clock and forcing Granada to foul in the closing minutes.

Tactical story

Palencia’s half-court defense was excellent. They closed driving lanes, contested pull-up jumpers, and forced Granada into late-clock situations. On offense, Palencia used screens and quick ball reversals to create open looks, and their big men did a good job of finishing around the rim without turning the ball over.

Granada’s offensive struggles were compounded by poor three-point shooting and a lack of second-chance points. They competed physically but were often forced into one-pass possessions. Palencia’s ability to control the rebound battle helped them dictate the pace and keep Granada from building confidence.

Standout performers

• Diego García led Palencia Baloncesto with 17 points and five rebounds.
• Pablo Hernández added 14 points, including two timely three-pointers.
• Sergio Molina dished out 10 assists and controlled the tempo.
• Carlos Ruiz was Granada’s top scorer with 13 points.

Season impact

The victory gives Palencia Baloncesto another valuable home win in the Primera FEB standings and reinforces their credentials as a disciplined, defensively sound team. Granada will need to find more consistent scoring from the perimeter and improve their execution in key moments. For Palencia, the challenge now is to carry the same defensive intensity into their next road test.