CSU Atlassib Sibiu 76 – 82 Voluntari | Liga Națională de Baschet Masculin

Strong Road Win Keeps Voluntari in Title Hunt

Voluntari delivered a composed fourth-quarter display to edge past CSU Atlassib Sibiu 82-76 on Saturday night at Sala Transilvania, climbing into the upper echelons of the Liga Națională de Baschet Masculin standings. The visitors used a 25-18 final period to break open a tight contest and seal their third consecutive victory.

The match, played on 16 May 2026, carried significant weight for both sides. Sibiu, fighting to secure a top-six finish, entered the game on a two-game winning streak. Voluntari, meanwhile, arrived with ambitions of closing the gap on the league leaders.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, the game followed a stop-start rhythm. Sibiu’s inside presence, led by their veteran big men, gave them an early 20-18 lead after the first quarter. Voluntari responded with sharp perimeter shooting in the second, outscoring the hosts 24-20 to take a 42-40 advantage into the locker room.

The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair. Sibiu regained momentum behind a 9-0 run midway through the period, reclaiming a slender 58-57 lead heading into the final ten minutes. However, Voluntari’s depth and defensive adjustments proved decisive down the stretch.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter turnaround: After Sibiu levelled the game at 60-60, Voluntari guard Andrei Popa sparked a 10-2 run with a step-back three and a steal that led to a fast-break layup.
• Free-throw composure: Voluntari converted 14 of 16 free throws in the final six minutes, while Sibiu missed four of their last seven from the stripe.
• Critical rebound: With 1:20 left and Sibiu trailing by four, a missed triple from the hosts was grabbed by Voluntari’s Mihai Dică, effectively killing any comeback hopes.

Tactical Story

Voluntari coach asked his team to switch aggressively on screens, a gamble that paid off as Sibiu’s pick-and-roll offence stalled in the second half. The visitors also limited second‑chance points, holding Sibiu to just eight offensive rebounds. Offensively, Voluntari moved the ball well, recording 19 assists against only 11 turnovers.

Sibiu, by contrast, relied heavily on isolation play from their guards. While that approach worked in the first half, the lack of ball movement resulted in 15 turnovers that Voluntari converted into 18 points.

Standout Players

• Andrei Popa (Voluntari): Led all scorers with 24 points on 8-of-13 shooting, adding 5 assists and 3 steals.
• Mihai Dică (Voluntari): Dominated the boards with 14 rebounds and also chipped in 10 points for a double-double.
• Alexandru Oprea (Sibiu): Finished with a team-high 19 points and 7 assists, but his 5 turnovers proved costly.

Table & Season Impact

The win lifts Voluntari to 18-6, moving them into second place and within two games of the regular-season leader. Sibiu drops to 14-10, now tied for fifth, with the playoff race tightening. With only six games remaining in the regular season, every result matters.

Voluntari will look to extend their run when they host CSM Oradea next week, while Sibiu face a tricky trip to Timișoara.