MoraBanc Andorra defeated Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 74-64 to move into the 7DAYS EuroCup quarterfinals and it was the team's rebounding and defensive effort that played a key part in the triumph.
Telling numbers: Andorra dominated the boards



"The key was rebounds and defense," Coach Oscar Quintana said after his first game on Andorra's bench. "The players played a very good second half. Hard on defense and very good on rebounds."
Andorra outrebounded the visitors 46-26 and did not allow more than 13 points in any of the final three quarters. Andorra allowed 26 points in the first quarter. Buducnost had 3 steals and only 2 turnovers in the first 20 minutes, but what kept Andorra within striking distance was its 7 offensive rebounds.
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Andorra continued attacking the offensive glass after the break, grabbing 7 more in the second half. Oriol Pauli, Babatunde Olumuyiwa, Nacho Llovet, Moussa Diagne and Drew Crawford each pulled down multiple offensive boards. Buducnost had 5 total offensive rebounds.
What Andorra also did was step up defensively in the second half, too. The hosts forced 8 turnovers in the last two quarters while committing 7 themselves.
It all contributed to a big victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.







































































































