Legia Warsaw secured a hard-fought victory against Dinamo Bucharest in the second round of the ENBL, winning 91-88. Despite facing a tough challenge from the hosts, Legia held on to remain unbeaten in European competitions this season. Coach Ivica Skelin’s side now sits in a strong position after back-to-back wins.
Fast Start and First Half Lead
The game began with both teams exchanging points at a fast pace. Legia’s Michał Kolenda and Mate Vucic led the charge early, but Dinamo responded with key plays, including a three-pointer from Mustapic. Despite the back-and-forth action, Legia managed to end the first quarter up 28-26. In the second quarter, Legia extended their lead to six points, thanks to strong performances by Shawn Jones and Jawun Evans, taking a 46-40 advantage into halftime.
Dinamo Fights Back in Third Quarter
Dinamo came out strong in the third quarter, led by standout performances from Chand Ancrum and Jimmie Taylor. The Romanian side stormed back to take the lead, and at one point extended it to 12 points. Despite the pressure, Legia clawed back to reduce the deficit to 77-65 heading into the final quarter.
Legia’s Late Comeback Seals the Win
In the fourth quarter, Legia mounted a remarkable comeback, narrowing Dinamo’s lead to just two points halfway through. With key defensive plays and crucial baskets from McGusty and Vucic, Legia eventually tied the game. In the final minute, they managed to take the lead and held on to win 91-88, securing an impressive away victory in Bucharest.
Final scores
Dinamo: Dalan Chand Ancrum 32, Nandor Kuti 16, Jimmie Taylor 14
Legia: Kameron McGusty 17, Michał Kolenda 16, Shawn Jones 16
