Superman McCloud lifts Spartak Pleven over TalTech/ALEXELA
Jalan McCloud went 6/9 from the three point line to propel Spartak Pleven past the 2026 Estonian bronze medalist TalTech/ALEXELA, 76-72, on Wednesday, November 11, at the TalTech spordihoone in northern Estonia.
Players of the game
Spartak Pleven are having a dream start in the ENBL and Jalan McCloud is the main protagonist.
A former Texas Southern and East Tennessee State guard added another 30+ points game to his impressive resume.
Tonight he had 31 points on 8/14 shooting from the field, including a magnificent 6/9 performance from the deep.
McCloud finished with a 9/12 shooting from the charity stripe, along with five rebounds and three assists.
Tre Williams posted 11 points and a team high 10 rebounds.
Siim Markus Post answered with 22 points, including a solid 4/8 shooting from the three point line.
Jaan Puidet checked out with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Key stats
TalTech/ALEXELA showed their fighting spirit to win the battle of rebounds, 43-39.
The Estonians had many second chances, thanks to a 21-9 advantage in offensive boards.
Relatively poor shooting – 32 percent from the field or 25/76 – finally ruined their night.
Spartak Pleven registered just 53 field goal shooting attempts but did it with 47 percent accuracy.
Various success was especially visible in three point shots – 8/18 vs 10/41.
Game notes
Spartak Pleven improved to 4-1, while TalTech/ALEXELA dropped to 2-3.
The Bulgarians have set their best win and loss record with three games left to play in the group stage.
They are at a striking distance from the 2027 playoffs.
Spartak Pleven also ended TalTech/ALEXELA 2-0 winning streak on the home floor and registered their first ever win against a team from Estonia.
They showed capacity to win big games on the road.
ENBL standings as of November 11, 2026 | without tie-breakers
GROUP A
Syntainics MBC 4-0, +86
Tindastoll 3-0, +46
Bristol Flyers 2-2, -11
Hefte Helfen Bulls 2-1, +28
BK Liepāja 1-3, -54
BC CIU 1-2, -9
Dubrava Zagreb 1-2, -33
BC Hipocredit 1-1, +7
Pully Lausanne Foxes 0-4, -60
Group B
BC Spartak Pleven 4-1, +25
Donar Groningn 3-2, +3
TRIA EKA AEL BC 3-1, +41
CSO Voluntari 3-1, +1
TalTech/Alexela 2-3, -4
Anwil Wloclawek 2-1, +21
Fyllingen Lions 1-4, -53
Alkar Sinj 1-2, -18
HKK Zrinjski 1992 0-4, -18
2026-2027 ENBL schedule
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