CARACAS, Venezuela (Interstat) — The Venezuelan SLB’s second-place team, the Car. Spartans, host the Anzoátegui Marinos on Friday, May 15, 2026, in a matchup carrying playoff implications.

The Spartans (16-8) look to rebound from a pair of road losses, while the Marinos (13-10) aim to build consistency after a narrow one-point defeat.

Players to watch

Anzoátegui center Malik Dime has been a force inside. In a 69-60 win over the Spartans on April 21, Dime posted 16 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks. Over his last seven games, the center has averaged a double-double, including 19 points and eight boards in an 84-80 road win April 29.

The Spartans counter with forward Luis Almanza. Almanza scored 19 points with seven rebounds in a 109-79 win over Miranda on May 6. However, he has been inconsistent, scoring two points in three of his last five outings and logging single-digit minutes in two of those contests.

Recent history

The Marinos have taken both head-to-head meetings this season. The Spartans fell 69-60 at Anzoátegui on April 21, and the Marinos earned a 71-66 road win on March 21. Anzoátegui has held the Spartans to 63.0 points per game in the series.

By the numbers

The Spartans rank among the league’s top-scoring teams after putting up 109 points in their last home win. Anzoátegui relies on a balanced attack, with guards Michael Bryson and K.J. McDaniels combining for 25 points and 12 assists in their last game, a 78-77 loss to Zulia.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.