Analysis · German BBL, round 6, 2026/2027

Mitteldeutscher outlast Rostock in overtime as Spencer Reaves scores 33

Syntainics MBC trailed after a 29-17 third quarter, then won the fourth 23-16 and overtime 15-10 to beat Rostock Seawolves 103-98 despite 23 points and 10 rebounds from Bent Leuchten.

By Nicholas Crow, General Manager, TeamKeysPublished 2026-10-253 min read

How Mitteldeutscher won the fourth quarter and overtime against Rostock

Mitteldeutscher won the game in the last two periods, taking the fourth quarter 23-16 and overtime 15-10 to finish 103-98. They had trailed after three quarters, so the comeback came entirely from the closing stretch.

Spencer Reaves was the scorer the hosts leaned on across 39 minutes. He finished with 33 points, hitting 5/10 from three and 8/9 at the line, a reliable return in a game this tight.

Rostock managed just 16 points in the fourth and 10 in overtime after scoring freely earlier. T.J. Crockett went 6/6 from the line for 16 points, but his 4 turnovers were the most among the leading players.

Score by quarter

Quarter	Mitteldeutscher	Rostock
Q1	21	23
Q2	27	20
Q3	17	29
Q4	23	16
OT1	15	10

German BBLSyntainics MBC vs. ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES - Full Game Highlights - Spieltag 6, 26/27

Rostock's 29-17 third quarter that set up the finish

Rostock forced the close finish by winning the third quarter 29-17, wiping out the 27-20 second quarter Mitteldeutscher had used to take control. That swing put the visitors in front going into the fourth.

Bent Leuchten was the centre of it for Rostock. He scored 23 points with 10 rebounds in only 28 minutes, going 8/12 from two and 7/8 from the line, with a PIR of 29.

Leuchten ranks 39th in the league by TeamKeys Rating this season, and he had plenty of help here. Artur Konontsuk and Crockett added 16 points each, while Johnathan Stove scored 12 with 4 assists.

Spencer Reaves 33 points and the Mitteldeutscher support cast

Reaves carried Mitteldeutscher with 33 points, 5 assists and only 1 turnover, a PIR of 28. Jure Planinic and Anthony Gaines gave him the inside work that made the late push possible.

Planinic scored 22 points on 8/11 from two, with 8 rebounds and 4 steals, well above his season average of 11.4 points. He ranks 6th in the league by TeamKeys Rating, though he left points behind at 6/12 from the line.

Gaines took 15 rebounds to go with 11 points and 2 steals, and he ranks 14th by TeamKeys Rating. Off the bench, Collin Welp added 13 points with 3/5 from three and 2 blocks in 23 minutes.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
BLBent Leuchten (Rostock)	23	29
SRSpencer Reaves (Mitteldeutscher)	33	28
AGAnthony Gaines (Mitteldeutscher)	11	20
JPJure Planinic (Mitteldeutscher)	22	19
CWCollin Welp (Mitteldeutscher)	13	14
AKArtur Konontsuk (Rostock)	16	14

What the overtime win means for Mitteldeutscher and Rostock in the BBL table

The win lifts Mitteldeutscher to 4-2 and fifth of 18 in the German BBL, while Rostock sit seventh at 3-3. Bayern Munich lead at 4-0, with Trier second at 5-1.

Mitteldeutscher's form line now reads W, L, W, W, W, and they sit just behind Skyliners and Braunschweig, both 3-1. Their next game is against Veolia Towers Hamburg on 1 November.

Rostock's form reads L, L, W, W, L, and the defeat leaves them level at 3-3. They next face Ratiopharm Ulm on 7 November, looking to turn a strong third quarter into a full game.

Figures come from the official box score of round 6 on 24 October 2026. TeamKeys Rating ranks refer to the 2026/2027 season.

Questions people ask

What was the score between Mitteldeutscher and Rostock?

Syntainics MBC beat Rostock Seawolves 103-98 after overtime in round 6 of the German BBL on 24 October 2026. The hosts won the fourth quarter 23-16 and overtime 15-10 to finish five points clear.

Who was the top scorer in Mitteldeutscher vs Rostock?

Spencer Reaves led all scorers with 33 points in 39 minutes for Mitteldeutscher, shooting 5/10 from three and 8/9 from the line. Bent Leuchten top-scored for Rostock with 23 points and 10 rebounds.

How did Bent Leuchten play against Mitteldeutscher?

Bent Leuchten had 23 points and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes for Rostock, going 8/12 from two and 7/8 at the free-throw line. His PIR of 29 was the best among the leading players, but Rostock lost in overtime.

Who do Mitteldeutscher and Rostock play next?

Mitteldeutscher, now 4-2 and fifth in the German BBL, face Veolia Towers Hamburg on 1 November 2026. Rostock sit seventh at 3-3, and their next game is against Ratiopharm Ulm on 7 November 2026.

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