Tahlik Chavez on fire, Dziki Warszawa win Game One

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Tahlik Chavez was red hot from the three point line and Dziki Warszawa defeated Iraklis, 89-82, in the game one of the quarterfinal series on Wednesday, March 18, at the Hala Kolo in Polish capital.

Players of the game

When two Final Four caliber teams meet in the quarterfinal series, expect fireworks.

Game One between Dziki Warszawa and Iraklis BC delivered exactly that.

Five Dziki players scored in double figures.

No one was better than Tahlik Chavez.

A former Louisiana Tech guard had a season high 26 points on 8/15 shooting from the field and a perfect 3/3 from the charity stripe.

Chavez went 7/12 from the three point line, tying a fourth best result in ENBL history.

Bennett Vander Plas and Rivaldo Soares scored 13 and 12 points respectively.

Dimitris Moraitis led Iraklis BC with 20 points on 4/10 shooting from the three point line.

Justin Edler-Davis followed with 19 points.

Three point shots | ENBL records

Ray`Sean Taylor 9/14 February 6, 2026, Newcastle 128-68 Olomoucko

Jordan Watson 8/13 October 8, 2024, Valmiera 81-78 Donar OT

Wesley Person Jr. 8/9 October 20, 2025, Opava 95-68 Tindastoll

Key stats

Dziki bench outscored Iraklis, 20-14, in the first half.

Tahlik Chavez shined with 14 points on 3/5 shooting from the deep.

A young center Krzysztof Kempa dropped six points.

The hosts were more aggressive and scored more points from the free throw line, 13/18 vs 9/13.

Dziki offensive extended into the second half, especially after Bennett Vander Plas made a couple of three pointers, 57-42 and 60-45.

Dimitris Moraitis, the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, and Justin Edler-Davis re-ignited Iraklis BC.

Point guard hit back-to-back three pointers and scored 10 quick points to cut the gap to a single point, 60-59.

Tahlik Chavez re-entered the stage to make three consecutive three pointers, 71-61.

Iraklis BC fought until the end in what turned out to be a three possession game.

Dziki Warszawa outrebounded Iraklis BC, 41-35, especially on the offensive glass, 18-9.

Game notes

Dziki Warszawa improved to 7-3, while Iraklis BC dropped to 8-2.

The Wild tied the all time series (1-1) while securing a seven point advantage before Game Two.

Dziki Warszawa are 5-1 on the home floor after five consecutive wins over Go+ Peja, Dubrava Zagreb, Spartak Pleven, Valmiera Glass ViA and Iraklis BC.

Iraklis BC are 3-2 on the road.

A solid group of Thessaloniki fans traveled to the Polish capital to support their team.

Iraklis BC have a 103-81 record in European competitions.

Mark April 1 in your calendars – the game two will be played at the Ivanofeio hall.

2026 quarterfinals | local time | CET

Tuesday, March 17

(8) Donar Groningen 81-100 SYNTAINICS MBC (1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0pCa3YqaZ4

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/ENBL/2829455/

Wednesday, March 18

(7) Dziki Warszawa 89-82 Iraklis BC (2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-vlMDy__E