Anwil Włocławek 79–78 Energa Czarni Słupsk — a single point was all that separated the two sides at Hala Mistrzów, as Anwil survived a nervy finish to edge Czarni Słupsk in a Polska Liga Koszykówki thriller that came down to the final possession.

Match Overview

Played on the evening of 11 October 2026 in front of a loud home crowd, this was exactly the kind of tight, physical contest the Polish top flight has become known for. Anwil Włocławek, one of the most recognisable names in Polish basketball and a club with multiple national titles in its cabinet, hosted an Energa Czarni Słupsk side built to scrap on the road. The visitors arrived with a reputation for defensive grit and patient half-court offence, and they very nearly turned that reputation into a road win.

Instead, the hosts made the plays that mattered in the last two minutes, closing out a 79–78 victory that keeps their home record intact and hands Słupsk a painful, narrow defeat.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

• Q1: Anwil 21–17 Czarni
• Q2: Anwil 19–24 Czarni
• Q3: Anwil 16–20 Czarni
• Q4: Anwil 23–17 Czarni
• Final: Anwil 79–78 Czarni

The Game Flow

Anwil started with intent. Their guards pushed the tempo off made baskets, the big men sealed deep position on the block, and a 21-point opening quarter gave the home fans reason to believe it would be a comfortable night. Czarni, however, refused to be shaken. A 24-point second quarter swung the momentum, powered by ball movement on the perimeter and a string of second-chance points created by aggressive offensive rebounding.

By half-time the game had become a genuine arm-wrestle, and the third quarter belonged to the visitors. Słupsk held Anwil to just 16 points in that period, repeatedly forcing the hosts into contested mid-range jumpers late in the shot clock while answering at the other end with disciplined drives and kick-outs. When the third quarter ended, the visitors had built a lead and looked the more composed team.

Key Moments

The fourth quarter changed everything. Anwil came out of the break with a smaller, quicker lineup that switched screens more aggressively and got into passing lanes, sparking transition baskets that the half-court offence had been unable to generate. A 23-point final period — the highest quarter of the night for either side — flipped the scoreline.

Still, the finish was chaotic. Czarni responded with a late burst of their own, trimming the deficit to a single point and earning a look at the rim in the dying seconds. Anwil's help defence arrived in time, the final attempt was contested, and the rebound was secured as the buzzer sounded on a 79–78 home win.

Tactical Story

Two contrasting identities defined the night. Anwil wanted pace, paint touches and free throws; Czarni wanted a slower game, three-point volume and the offensive glass. For three quarters, Słupsk's plan worked better. Their zone looks in the third quarter briefly confused the home offence, and their patience in the half court kept Anwil's transition attack clamped down.

What decided the match was Anwil's defensive adjustment in the fourth: more ball pressure on the primary handler, earlier help on the roll man, and a willingness to concede long, contested jumpers rather than layups. The hosts also won the free-throw battle down the stretch, converting at the line while Słupsk were forced to settle for tougher attempts.

Standout Performers

• Anwil's backcourt: The starting guards set the tone with pace and pressure, combining for a healthy share of the hosts' fourth-quarter scoring and repeatedly drawing contact at the rim.
• Anwil's interior anchor: A double-digit rebounding night and several crucial defensive stands in the final minutes protected the one-point margin.
• Czarni's wing scorer: The visitors' most reliable option, keeping Słupsk in front through the middle two quarters with timely shot-making.
• Czarni's bench: Provided energy and secondary scoring that turned a slow start into a genuine road threat.

Season Impact

In a league where the playoff seeding race is often decided by a handful of possessions across an entire season, a one-point home win over a direct rival carries real weight. Anwil bank a win in the "W" column while knowing they will need to be sharper over 40 minutes if they are to challenge at the top of the PLK standings. Czarni Słupsk leave Włocławek empty-handed, but their performance confirms they can compete on the road against quality opposition — the kind of narrow result that often fuels a strong response in the next fixture.

For both clubs, this game is a reminder of how fine the