CSO Voluntari used three runs to punish Legia Warszawa turnovers and defeated the home team, 95-81, in the first game of the 2025 ENBL quarterfinals on Wednesday, March, 5, at the Hala Bemowo in Polish capital.
Players of the game
C-S-O! C-S-O! Voluntari fans celebrated with their fans which traveled to Warsaw.
Kodi Justice was consistent closer to the basket and led CSO Voluntari with 21 points.
Arizona State University shooting star went 8/12 inside the three point line.
Lee Skinner was a defensive rock for the visitors.
Wisconsin born guard from Wofford College registered a game high five steals along with 16 points on flawless 6/6 shooting from the field.
Mike Caffey shined with 14 points, a team high six assists and three steals.
Lewis Sullivan scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half.
Kameron McGusty was the go-to player for Legia Warszawa.
University of Miami shooting guard posted 28 points.
Key stats
CSO Voluntari led by as much as 12 points in the first half.
The Legionnaires fought back and tied the score at 45 after a steal by Mate Vučič and a buzzer beater three by Kameron McGusty.
Voluntari punished several Legia turnovers early in the second half and went on 15-4 run for a 60-49 lead.
The hosts cut the gap to four points, 74-70, after a dunk by Ojārs Siliņš, with 07:36 left.
CSO Voluntari went on a final 21-11 run to finish the game.
Visitors scored more points off turnovers, 29-18.
CSO Voluntari shot 61.4 percent from the field, including 70.0 percent from the two point line.
Game notes
CSO Voluntari improved to 7-2, while Legia Warszawa dropped to 6-3.
Ainars Bagatskis and his men have a 2-0 record against Polish teams, as they defeated Dziki Warszawa earlier this season.
CSO Voluntari are 4-1 on the road and enjoy a 14 points lead in a best-of-two series.
The second game is scheduled on March 18 in Bucharest.
The winners will face the best team from the series between Inter Bratislava and Valmiera Glass ViA.
Heiko Rannula coached his first ENBL game at the helm of Legia Warszawa.
ENBL playoffs 2025 (local time only)
(A1) Newcastle Eagles – Bakken Bears (B4)
Game one: Tuesday, March 11, Aarhus 18:30
Game two: Tuesday, March 18, Newcastle 19:30 (CET 20:30)
(A2) CSO Voluntari – Legia Warszawa (B3)
Game one: Wednesday, March 5, CSO Voluntari win 81-95
Game two: Tuesday, March 18, Bucharest 19:00 (CET 18:00)
(A3) Dziki Warszawa – Bamberg Baskets (B2)
Game one: Wednesday, March 5, Dziki win 95-74
Game two: Wednesday, March 19, Bamberg 20:00
(A4) Valmiera Glass ViA – Inter Bratislava (B1)
Game one: Saturday, March 1, Inter win 83-105
Game two: Tuesday, March 18, Bratislava 18:00
The 2025 Final Four location will be announced immediately after the playoffs.
Final Four 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Tuesday, April 8
Semifinal one: Winner A1/B4 – Winner A3/B2
Semifinal two: Winner B1/A4 – Winner B3/A2
Wednesday, April 9
Medal games
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