MoraBanc Andorra needed a response — and got it with a decisive, four-quarter performance. Playing at the Poliesportiu d on Jan. 31, 2026, Andorra pulled away late to beat Gran Canaria 94-78, punctuating the night with a 28-point fourth quarter that turned a manageable margin into a statement.
How the game swung
Andorra set the tone early, winning the first quarter 29-25 in a pacey start that hinted at a high-scoring night. Gran Canaria briefly stabilized in the second, but Andorra still carried a 47-41 edge into halftime after taking the period 18-16.
The third quarter was the bridge: Gran Canaria found enough offense to win it 20-19, trimming the gap without flipping control. Then came the closing punch. Andorra’s 28-17 fourth quarter broke the game open, stretching what had been a single-digit contest into a 16-point final.
Quarter-by-quarter: Andorra’s control, Gran Canaria’s fade
First half
Andorra’s 29 points in the opening quarter gave them immediate leverage, and the defense did enough in the second to keep Gran Canaria from gaining traction. By the break, Andorra had already built a six-point cushion — the kind of margin that matters in a game where the closing minutes can swing on shot selection and transition defense.
Second half
Gran Canaria’s best push came in the third, edging the quarter 20-19 to stay within range. But Andorra never ceded the lead, and the fourth quarter turned into a separation drill: 28 points for the home side, 17 for the visitors, and the result was effectively decided before the final horn.
What it means going forward
The win moves Andorra forward from a 5-13 record and reinforces that their home floor can still be an advantage even amid inconsistent form (WLLLL entering the night). More importantly, the shape of the win matters: Andorra didn’t rely on a single burst — they built the lead early, absorbed the third-quarter counter, and then closed with their cleanest offensive quarter of the game.
For Gran Canaria, now coming off a loss after entering with a 6-11 record and recent form of LLLLW, the concern is familiar: they were close at halftime and still within striking distance after three, but couldn’t match Andorra’s execution when the game tightened. In a league where road wins are scarce and finishes decide standings, their fourth-quarter drop-off was the difference.