Dubai BC Defeats Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius in Cyber Eurocup Playoffs Game 1
- EuroCup
- May 28
- 2 min read
📌 Game 1 Recap – Cyber Eurocup Playoffs: Dubai - Wolves
In the opening round, The Dubai Wolves Cyber Eurocup matchup of the Cyber Eurocup Playoffs, delivered high-stakes drama in Game 1 of the Top 16. The 3rd-seeded Dubai BC, controlled by Turkish gamer Bora Kolday, earned a crucial win against 14th seed Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius, managed by Lithuanian player Saulius Tamosauskas. Dubai now leads the best-of-three series 1–0 and is one step closer to the Cyber Eurocup quarterfinals.
⚡ Wolves Start Strong in First Quarter
Despite being heavy underdogs, Wolves came out firing. Their energy and aggression stunned Dubai early, with strong contributions from J. Taylor and A. Kulboka, who dominated the boards and hit timely shots. Wolves took a 7-point lead at the end of the first quarter, showing they weren’t just there to participate.
🔄 Dubai Adjusts Strategy, Shifts Momentum
The second quarter saw Dubai regroup and impose their style of play. With calm execution in half-court sets, they fed the ball inside to J. Boutsiele, who became unstoppable in the paint. Shooting 8-of-9 from the field, Boutsiele carried the scoring load while I. Taylor orchestrated the offense and added pressure on defense.
🎯 Precision Shooting Lifts Dubai in Second Half
As the second half began, Dubai BC found their rhythm. D. Bertans came off the bench to provide a scoring spark with multiple three-pointers, while K. Prepelic helped stretch the defense from the perimeter. N. Mason made key hustle plays, and Dubai’s ball movement consistently found open looks.
Wolves struggled to respond. Although they stayed close in the third, their offense became stagnant, relying on tough shots and individual plays.
💥 Final Quarter Push Seals It
In the fourth quarter, Dubai closed the door. Wolves were held to just 9 points, as Dubai’s defense locked in and forced turnovers. Smart clock management, clean execution, and clutch shooting pushed Dubai to a decisive finish.
Final score: Dubai BC 68 – 57 Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius.
🏀 Standout Performances
J. Boutsiele (Dubai) – 16 PTS, 9 REB, near-perfect shooting
D. Bertans (Dubai) – 15 PTS, instant offense from deep
I. Taylor (Dubai) – all-around impact with playmaking and defense
A. Kulboka (Wolves) – strong start with 11 PTS and 9 REB
G. Brooks (Wolves) – hustle and rebounding kept the team in it
🔮 What’s Next?
Dubai BC will look to close out the series in Game 2. A win would secure their place in the Cyber Eurocup quarterfinals, bringing them closer to Cyber Euroleague promotion—which is awarded to the top three finishers.
Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius must bounce back and force a Game 3 to keep their season alive.
