Palmer Basket 59 – 85 Fibwi Palma

Fibwi Palma delivered a commanding performance on the road to defeat Palmer Basket 85-59 in a Spain Primera FEB clash on May 9, 2026. The visitors controlled the game from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never looking back. The result solidifies Fibwi Palma's push for a top playoff spot in Spain's second-tier professional league, while Palmer Basket faces an uphill battle to avoid the relegation zone.

Match Overview

From the outset, Fibwi Palma imposed their defensive intensity, forcing multiple turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. Palmer Basket struggled to find rhythm against the aggressive man-to-man coverage, shooting just 32% from the field in the first half. By the third quarter, Fibwi had stretched the lead beyond 20 points, effectively ending any hopes of a home comeback.

Key Performances

• Fibwi Palma’s frontcourt dominated the glass, outrebounding Palmer 42-28, with center Daniel Lopez recording a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds.
• Guard Miguel Torres added 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4 three-pointers, orchestrating the offense with precision.
• For Palmer Basket, Carlos Mendez led with 15 points, but received little support as no other home player reached double figures.

Turning Points

The first quarter ended 24-14 in favor of Fibwi Palma, setting a tone that Palmer could not reverse. A 12-0 run early in the second quarter stretched the margin to 20 points. Palmer briefly cut the deficit to 14 early in the third, but Fibwi responded with a barrage of three-pointers to re-establish control.

Season Implications

The victory lifts Fibwi Palma to a 17-9 record, keeping them firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish and home-court advantage in the playoffs. Palmer Basket, now 9-17, slips closer to the relegation zone, needing to string together wins in the final stretch to survive in Primera FEB.

Fibwi Palma 85 – Palmer Basket 59
Quarter scores: 24-14, 20-12, 22-17, 19-16