Dabrowa Gornicza secured an 88-82 home victory over Especially in Sopot in the Polska Liga Koszykowki on 26 October 2026, using a decisive third-quarter surge and a composed closing stretch to hold off a late comeback. The win gives Dabrowa a valuable result in the early league standings and underlined their ability to control a game on both ends of the floor.

Match overview

Dabrowa Gornicza set the tone with a strong opening quarter and maintained a narrow edge through much of the first half. The home side led 22-19 after the first period and took a 43-39 advantage into the halftime break. The third quarter proved decisive: Dabrowa outscored Especially in Sopot 23-18 to build a 66-57 cushion, creating enough separation to survive a tense final ten minutes.

The visitors from Sopot fought back in the fourth, cutting the deficit and forcing Dabrowa to execute in the half-court during the closing minutes. Dabrowa answered with timely baskets and free throws, finishing the game with a six-point margin.

Key moments

The turning point came midway through the third quarter. With Dabrowa leading 52-49, the hosts produced a 10-2 run that pushed the advantage into double digits. The burst was built on aggressive defensive rotations, two fast-break baskets and an offensive rebound that led to a second-chance three-pointer. Especially in Sopot never fully recovered from that sequence, although they made the finish uncomfortable.

In the fourth, the Sopot side trimmed the gap to 84-80 with just over a minute remaining. Dabrowa responded with a calm possession that ended in a short jumper, then sealed the result at the free-throw line.

Tactical story

Dabrowa Gornicza won the battle on the glass and generated extra possessions with timely offensive rebounds. Their defense also forced Especially in Sopot into contested jump shots during the decisive third quarter. The hosts were efficient from the free-throw line and controlled the tempo when the game became frantic late on.

Especially in Sopot stayed competitive through perimeter shooting and transition scoring, but their cold spell in the third quarter proved costly. The visitors struggled to contain Dabrowa’s pick-and-roll attack, particularly when the ball was reversed into the corners.

Standout players

• Marcin Kowalczyk led Dabrowa with 24 points and 7 assists, repeatedly finding gaps in the Sopot defense.
• Jakub Nowak added 18 points and 11 rebounds, giving the hosts a strong inside presence.
• Adam Wiśniewski contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, including several key offensive boards.
• Darnell Jackson paced Especially in Sopot with 21 points, while Piotr Zieliński added 16.

Season impact

The result strengthens Dabrowa Gornicza’s early-season positioning in the Polska Liga Koszykowki and gives the team momentum ahead of its next fixtures. For Especially in Sopot, the loss is a missed opportunity on the road, though the late fightback showed the team’s resilience. Both sides will now turn their attention to the next round, with Dabrowa looking to build on a solid home performance and Sopot seeking greater consistency on the road.