Dziki Warszawa 85–78 Especially in Sopot | Polska Liga Koszykówki | May 20, 2026

Dziki Warszawa delivered a determined performance on their home court, defeating Especially in Sopot 85–78 in a Polska Liga Koszykówki encounter that kept the Warsaw side in the hunt for a top‑six finish. The home team leaned on a balanced offensive attack and a suffocating third‑quarter defense to overcome a feisty Sopot squad that had won three of its previous four games.

Match Overview

The first half was a back‑and‑forth affair, with neither team able to seize a double‑digit lead. Sopot’s quick guards exploited gaps in Warszawa’s half‑court defense, while the hosts countered with strong interior scoring. At halftime, Dziki Warszawa held a slim 43–41 advantage. The game’s definitive stretch came in the third quarter, when Warszawa opened with a 14‑2 run, turning a two‑point game into a 57–43 lead. Sopot never fully recovered, though they trimmed the margin to seven points with under two minutes left.

Key Moments & Tactical Story

• Third‑quarter lockdown: Warszawa held Sopot to just 12 points in the third period, forcing five turnovers and contesting every perimeter shot. The defensive intensity set the tone for the rest of the game.
• Bench contributions: Warszawa’s reserves outscored Sopot’s bench 29–15, providing crucial scoring bursts when the starters needed rest. Forward Kamil Łączyński came off the bench to score 12 points in the second half.
• Free‑throw shooting: The home team connected on 19 of 24 free throws (79.2%), while Sopot struggled at 13‑of‑20 (65%), a difference that loomed large in the tight final minutes.

Standout Players

Dziki Warszawa’s Michał Sokołowski recorded a double‑double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends. Guard Łukasz Koszarek added 16 points and 8 assists, orchestrating the offense with veteran savvy. For Especially in Sopot, Filip Dylewicz led the scoring with 22 points, but his efforts were neutralised by Warszawa’s collective defense in the second half.

Season Impact

The victory improved Dziki Warszawa’s record to 11‑9 in PLK, keeping them firmly in the middle of the playoff picture. Especially in Sopot fell to 9‑11, a setback that drops them to ninth place. Warszawa also completed a season sweep of Sopot, winning both meetings by an average of eight points, which could prove vital in tie‑breaker scenarios later in the season.