Especially in Sopot Edge Out Dziki Warszawa in Thrilling PLK Contest

In a tightly contested Polska Liga Koszykówki matchup on May 17, 2026, Especially in Sopot secured a hard-fought 81-78 victory over Dziki Warszawa. The game, which tipped off at 02:15 local time, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

Match Summary

Both teams traded baskets throughout the first half, with Sopot building a narrow lead behind efficient inside scoring and strong rebounding. Dziki Warszawa answered with timely three-pointers, keeping the deficit to just two points at halftime. The third quarter saw Sopot stretch the margin to seven, but Warszawa mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally, tying the game with under two minutes remaining. A crucial steal and a subsequent fast-break layup by Sopot’s guard restored the lead, and a pair of free throws sealed the 81-78 result.

Key Moments

• Third-quarter surge: Sopot opened the second half on a 10-2 run, forcing a Dziki timeout.
• Late drama: Warszawa’s point guard hit a step-back jumper to tie the game at 78 with 1:30 left.
• Defensive stand: Sopot forced a shot-clock violation with 20 seconds remaining, then calmly converted free throws.

Standout Performers

For the hosts, A. Nowak led all scorers with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, adding 6 rebounds. M. Kowalski contributed 14 points and 7 assists. On the Warszawa side, J. Wiśniewski poured in 20 points, but his team’s turnover trouble in the closing minute proved costly.

Season Impact

The win improves Especially in Sopot’s record in the PLK standings, giving them momentum as the regular season winds down. Dziki Warszawa, meanwhile, missed a chance to climb into the playoff picture, dropping to 11-12 on the season.