The basketball players of WKS Śląsk Wrocław returned to league competition after a break of over a month with a 95:90 victory over MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza. The match at the Orbita hall was extremely exciting and closely contested, with the final result sealed only in the last seconds. The key role in the finale was played by Garrett Nevels, returning from injury, who made the decisive free throws and effectively defended the visitors' last possession. MKS, despite the loss, recorded a high efficiency of 30 points from the free-throw line.
WKS Śląsk Wrocław secured an important victory in the Polish Basketball League, defeating MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza 95:90 at their home Orbita hall. This was the Wrocław team's first league match in over a month, caused by postponed games and squad problems. The match, described by the media as extremely thrilling, was closely contested from the first to the last minute, with the lead changing hands multiple times. The Polish Basketball League, the top-tier competition in the country, has been operating since 1995, although its roots date back to the interwar period. Śląsk Wrocław, founded in 1947, is one of the most decorated clubs in the history of Polish basketball, a multiple champion and winner of the Polish Cup. The key figure in the victory turned out to be Garrett Nevels. The American point guard, who had just returned to play after an injury, was fouled in the decisive moments of the final quarter and made both free throws, increasing Śląsk's lead to three points. Then, in the last play of the game, he effectively defended against MKS's attempt to score three points, which could have led to overtime. His intervention sealed the hosts' success. „It was a long break, but I felt I had to be ready. I knew those free throws were crucial. I just focused on the basket.” — Garrett Nevels For Śląsk, struggling with the absence of other important players, Nevels' return had tactical and mental significance. MKS Dąbrowa Górnicza, despite ultimately losing, performed very creditably. The team demonstrated exceptional efficiency from the free-throw line, scoring a total of 30 points from that position. This skill allowed them to stay in constant touch with the hosts and pose a real threat. For the visitors, this was another loss in a difficult season, but the fight shown in Wrocław could serve as a positive impulse ahead of further challenges. Śląsk's coach, Andrej Urlep, emphasized after the match that the victory, though not flashy, is of enormous importance for rebuilding the team's confidence after the break and off-court problems. <wykres-wyniki tytuł=