Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto travels to Son Moix on Sunday for a 6:00 p.m. local time tip-off against Palmer Basket Mallorca Palma in Round 6 of the Primera FEB season, looking to extend a three-game winning streak. Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto reported that Javi Rodríguez enters the fixture with a fully available roster following a victory over Caja Rural CB Zamora.
Son Moix Test Awaits Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto in Round 6
Sunday’s match places Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto against a Palmer Basket squad that shares an identical record. Rodríguez noted in his pre-match press conference that the Balearic side ranks as the fourth-best offense in the league and leads the competition in offensive rebounding. The venue in Palma de Mallorca operates on Central European Time, with live broadcast coverage scheduled via baloncestotv.com.
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Top Scorers Pjay Smith and D’Moi Hodge Clash in Palma
The fixture features a direct matchup between the two best scorers to date. Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto player Pjay Smith enters averaging 23.6 points per game, while Palmer Basket player D’Moi Hodge puts up 19.6 points per contest. Beyond the backcourt duel, Palmer features four players averaging over ten points, anchored by interior force Emil Stoilov.
Javi Rodríguez Emphasizes Defensive Intensity and Control
Rodríguez stated that while the recent win against Zamora builds confidence, it does not alter the team’s daily training routines. The coaching staff has focused on defensive fundamentals and offensive rhythm to counter Palma’s high-tempo perimeter play and interior size. «We have to play hard, intense, defend every day a little better and not let opposing teams play what they want to play», Rodríguez said.
Upcoming Schedule and Palacio Return
Following the away fixture in Mallorca, Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto returns to the Palacio on Saturday to host Cajasol Coto Córdoba. Tickets for the upcoming home match are available through the club’s official ticketing portal.
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