Rannula's Legia Warsaw wins first playoff semifinal 98:80 against Dziki

Heiko Rannula-coached Legia Warsaw defeated crosstown rivals Dziki 98:80 in the first game of their Polish Basketball League semifinal series. The victory keeps Legia on track for a potential title as they finish the season in strong form.

Legia Warsaw, led by Estonian head coach Heiko Rannula, opened their Polish Basketball League semifinal series with a convincing 98:80 home victory over city rivals Dziki Warsaw. The win puts Legia in a strong position as they aim to advance to the championship final.

Rannula's side has been in impressive form down the stretch of the season, and the dominant home performance against Dziki continued that momentum. The 18-point margin of victory underlined Legia's superiority on the night and sets up a commanding position in the best-of series.

The Estonian coach has guided Legia through a strong campaign and is now just a series win away from reaching the Polish league final, where a title could be within reach.