Polpharma Starogard Gdanski 70 – 72 Artego Bydgoszcz
Poland 1st Division – 11 May 2026

Artego Bydgoszcz snatched a thrilling 72-70 road victory over Polpharma Starogard Gdanski in Poland 1st Division action, thanks to a game-winning shot in the final seconds. The visitors erased a late deficit to hand the home side a painful defeat.

Game Story

Polpharma Starogard Gdanski controlled large stretches of the game, building a 10-point lead in the third quarter. The home team’s offense flowed through their big man, who dominated the paint. However, Artego Bydgoszcz refused to go away, chipping away at the lead with tough defense and timely three-pointers.

Fourth Quarter Drama

Trailing 68-62 with three minutes to play, Artego Bydgoszcz mounted a furious comeback. A three-pointer from their shooting guard cut the deficit to three, and after a defensive stop, a driving layup made it 68-67. Polpharma answered with a free throw to go up 70-67, but Artego responded with a three-pointer to tie the game at 70-70 with 30 seconds left.

On the final possession, Polpharma Starogard Gdanski turned the ball over, giving Artego one last chance. A sideline inbound play found an open forward, who knocked down a mid-range jumper as time expired to seal the 72-70 win.

Key Performers

• Artego’s Hero: The game-winner capped a 16-point, six-rebound performance for the forward, who delivered when it mattered most.
• Polpharma’s Leader: The home team’s center finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds, but his effort wasn’t enough to prevent the collapse.
• Clutch Shooting: Artego shot 8-of-15 from three-point range, keeping them in the game during the tough stretches.

League Impact

Artego Bydgoszcz’s resilience earns them a critical win in the Poland 1st Division playoff race, while Polpharma Starogard Gdanski will be left wondering how they let this one slip away. The defeat could prove costly in the tightly contested standings. Both teams showed heart, but only Artego celebrated.