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MoraBanc Andorra Still in Relegation Zone Despite Wins, Tabak Urges Focus

Despite back-to-back victories, MoraBanc Andorra remains in the Liga Endesa relegation zone, tied with three teams on nine wins. Coach Žan Tabak warns the squad to stay focused ahead of a pivotal doubleheader against Joventut and Burgos.

Key Points

  • MoraBanc Andorra tied at 9-21 with Burgos, Zaragoza, Gran Canaria; 4 games left in Liga Endesa.
  • Recent wins over Tenerife and Manresa (104-94); Hiopos Lleida leads with 11-19.
  • Upcoming: Thursday at Joventut Badalona, Sunday vs. rival Burgos at home.
  • Coach Tabak: 'Nothing has changed'; players call remaining games 'four finals'.

MoraBanc Andorra head into a crucial week still in the relegation zone despite back-to-back wins over La Laguna Tenerife and BAXI Manresa, with coach Žan Tabak urging the squad to stay grounded.

The team, tied on nine victories and 21 defeats with San Pablo Burgos, Casademont Zaragoza, and Dreamland Gran Canaria, face four games left in the Liga Endesa regular season. Hiopos Lleida sit slightly ahead on 11 wins and 19 losses, while Coviran Granada—with only six triumphs—appears headed for descent. Authorities have not yet clarified exact tiebreaker scenarios, but reaching 11 wins could secure survival.

Tabak tempered enthusiasm after Sunday's 104-94 home victory against Manresa at Pavelló Toni Martí, a rare physical matchup the Andorrans won convincingly. "Nothing has changed in our situation," he said. "We're still up to our necks in water, just like before. We need to focus on winning the next game." He praised the home crowd's role, noting the arena's reputation as a tough venue when packed: "It's complicated for opponents when the public is with us."

Players echoed the caution. Forward Kostas Kostadinov called the remaining fixtures "four finals," insisting, "We have to win them all, no question." Guard Rafa Luz stressed unity: "We're all in this together; we just want a happy ending." Forward Stan Okoye added that everyone understood the stakes against Manresa.

This week brings a doubleheader: a Thursday visit to Joventut Badalona at 20:00, where the hosts have lost only three home games and chase playoffs. Tabak highlighted their experienced roster with no weak spots, likening them to Tenerife. Joventut have won just once in their last four outings and played half a game last weekend.

Sunday sees Burgos—a direct rival—at home at 19:00. The visitors face Unicaja beforehand and Granada after. MoraBanc close against Lleida away and Barça at home.

Tabak emphasised self-focus: "We'll try to give our best version and win."

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