Cyber EuroCup Classic: Bora Kolday's Dubai BC Survives Wolves in One-Point Thriller to Seal Quarterfinal Spot
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Cyber EuroCup: Bora Kolday’s Dubai BC Edges Saulius Tamosauskas’ Wolves in One of the Tournament’s Most Intense Finishes
In what will go down as one of the most thrilling clashes of the Cyber EuroCup Online League, Turkish gamer Bora Kolday (from Izmir, a passionate Karsiyaka fan) guided Dubai BC to an 86-85 Game 2 victory over Lithuanian contender Saulius Tamosauskas and his Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius. The narrow win completed a 2-0 sweep for Dubai, advancing Kolday into the Quarterfinals where he will face Uros Drasinover’s Joventut Badalona—a showdown with Final Four implications.
Played on NBA2K25 with real-life European team rosters, this 1/8 Finals matchup featured high-stakes execution, explosive scoring, and a dramatic final minute. Wolves, the 14th seed (10-11 record), fought tooth and nail, nearly forcing a Game 3, but were denied by Dubai BC’s smothering defense on the last possession.
Quarter Breakdown: Wolves Start Strong, But Dubai Closes Better
Wolves came out firing, taking a 20-17 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 46-39 by halftime. Saulius Tamosauskas’ side seemed in full control through three quarters, outscoring Dubai 20-15 in the third to take a commanding 66-54 lead. But Bora Kolday wasn’t done.
Dubai erupted in the fourth quarter with a staggering 32-point explosion, finally overtaking Wolves with grit, clutch shooting, and elite composure. A final-minute lockdown on defense sealed the deal in the most intense finish of the round.
Complete Team Breakdown: Grit, Clutch, and Efficiency from Dubai
Bora Kolday’s Dubai BC shot an impressive 53% from the field (30-of-57), with 10 threes on 29 attempts and 80% from the line (16-of-20). They executed fast breaks to perfection, scoring 16 points in transition and delivering 22 team assists. The bench contributed modestly with 18 points, but it was their defensive sharpness late that proved decisive.
Despite trailing most of the game, Dubai’s 14 steals and relentless pressure on Wolves’ ball-handlers disrupted the rhythm just enough. They were outscored in the paint (38 to 56) and outrebounded (Dubai had only 28 rebounds to Wolves’ 44), but their perimeter accuracy and resilience flipped the script.
Saulius Tamosauskas’ Wolves, while heartbroken, put on a fantastic performance—shooting 49% overall, sharing the ball for 13 assists, and logging 35 bench points. However, their 25 free throw attempts yielded just 68%, and they struggled to find an open look under pressure in the dying seconds.
Player Highlights: Bertans Explodes for 30, Andrews Shines in Vain
The hero of the night was Davis Bertans, torching Wolves for 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including five three-pointers. His confidence and scoring versatility kept Dubai alive even during Wolves’ best stretches. I. Taylor added 12 points and 5 assists, while J. Boutsiele dominated the boards with 7 rebounds.
For Wolves, A. Andrews put on a fight with 16 points and 4 assists, while M. Blazevic posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double. J. Taylor also scored in double digits, but their combined efforts were just shy of turning the series.
What’s Next: Bora vs Uros for Final Four Glory
With this win, Bora Kolday and Dubai BC now move on to face Serbia’s Uros Drasinover and his red-hot Joventut Badalona in the Cyber EuroCup Quarterfinals. The winner of this high-stakes series will punch their ticket to the inaugural Final Four of this growing online competition.
As for Saulius Tamosauskas, he exits the tournament with pride, having pushed one of the league’s top seeds to the brink. His Wolves team may be out, but his gritty gameplay earned plenty of respect across the community.
