The Granada team, coached by Arturo Ruiz, demonstrated remarkable resilience, facing the game with numerous absences both at the start and throughout the match. Despite the challenges, the team delivered a solid performance that earned them a vital result.
Key players for Covirán Granada included Lluís Costa, with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for a 25 efficiency rating; Luka Bozic, who contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists for a 29 rating; and Jonathan Rousselle, with 12 points. For the visiting team, Best was the top scorer with 27 points.
The game began with MoraBanc Andorra taking an early lead thanks to their outside shooting, but Covirán Granada responded with intense defense and effective offense, ending the first quarter with a narrow lead (20-19). The home team maintained their defensive intensity, and two consecutive three-pointers from Rousselle forced the opposing coach to call a timeout.
After halftime, Covirán Granada started strong, achieving a 6-0 run that extended their lead. However, MoraBanc Andorra, led by Evans, Pons, and Best, countered with six three-pointers, turning the score around and gaining a six-point advantage. A three-pointer from Rousselle at the end of the third quarter left the score at 62-65.
The final quarter was highly intense, with Covirán Granada managing to tie the game and then take the lead with a basket from Jassel Pérez. Despite MoraBanc Andorra's attempts to equalize, the Granada team skillfully managed their lead in the final minutes to secure an 89-86 victory, a result that provides them with much-needed relief in their fight for permanence.




