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Palencia showed their characteristic performance in the first round. Against weakened Rincon, they struggled a lot but they got into the semi-finals and that's only because of their defensive performances. They have shown why their defense is the best in the 2nd division. They allow an average of only 67.6 points and 65.7 at home. They won their first game against Rincon by 62-61 and then 74-60 away. Oviedo passed the first round of playoffs due to defense as well. They limited offensively sound Coruna to 64 and 67 points. One could see much bigger offensive intensity than at the end of regular season when they struggled with injuries a lot. In the first game against Palencia this season, Oviedo won by 72-69. Palencia would have to impose their type of game and the away team say they will put the emphasis on defense.