MoraBanc Andorra squandered an 18-point third-quarter lead, falling 101-104 to Río Breogán on Francis

**MoraBanc Andorra Blows 18-Point Lead in Buzzer-Beater Loss to Río Breogán**

MoraBanc Andorra collapsed from an 18-point third-quarter lead to lose 101-104 to Río Breogán at Pavelló Toni Martí on Saturday, with Francis Alonso's step-back three-pointer at the buzzer sealing their sixth straight Liga Endesa defeat. The result leaves them one victory above the relegation zone before facing BAXI Manresa.

Aaron Best topped Andorra's scoring with 24 points, including 13 in the second quarter, while Justin McKoy added 19. Alonso led Breogán with 28 points, including the winner after Kuric missed a potential game-clincher. Brankovic had 18 for the visitors, Andric 14. Quarters: 25-25, 31-19 (halftime 56-44), 24-34 (80-78), 21-26 before 3,269 fans. Officials were Carlos Peruga, Javier Torres and Roberto Lucas; Mavra was ejected.

Andorra stumbled early with seven turnovers in six minutes, allowing Breogán to lead by nine through Kurucs, Russell, Andric and Brankovic. Plaza called timeout. Best, Ortega, McKoy's 2+1, Kuric's three and Evans' free throws drew level after one.

Second-quarter officiating drew ire when referees overlooked Mavra's leg trip on Evans as a potential flagrant. Andorra surged with Best's consecutive threes, Evans' drives, Okoye's rebounds, Luz's contributions and an anti-sporting foul on Evans by Sakho, building a 12-point halftime edge.

McKoy and Best fueled a third-quarter push to 69-51 via triples and drives. Breogán countered with a 20-3 run capped by Dibba, exploiting Andorra's rebounding and turnover woes to tie it at 80-78.

The fourth stayed tight. Pustovyi, Best and McKoy's 2+1 edged Andorra ahead 87-86, but Alonso's three made it 97-94 with two minutes left. Kuric responded, Pustovyi sank free throws after timeout, Andric tied it on a drive, Kuric missed and Alonso struck at the buzzer.

Injuries plagued Andorra: Castañeda out 12 weeks from a Real Madrid clash, Pons absent, Luz limited after weeks sidelined, Ganal returning but hobbled. Evans shouldered point-guard duties, Ortega experimented there. Pre-game tribute honored ex-Andorran Andric, pivotal in Andorra's last ACB ascent, presented by director Francesc Solana and captain Luz.

Ahead of the must-win against a Breogán side riding seven straight victories over them, Plaza had urged effort amid "imponderables" like injuries and Breogán's rebounding strength, calling fans the "sixth player."

Post-game, Plaza highlighted recurring "black holes" of poor decisions and defensive lapses that gift opponents runs: "It happens too many times and it killed us again." He noted Breogán dominated inside and on two-point shots, with 17 turnovers yielding seven extra possessions, and defended Best and McKoy's professionalism despite trade rumors. Plaza affirmed his resolve: "I have strength to spare." The club has pursued transfers like Daryl Macon and Kassius Robertson without success amid a tough market.