Siliņš returns with four three-pointers; Polish finals go to Game 7
Ojārs Siliņš, back after a missed game, made four of seven three-pointers for Zielona Gora, helping tie the Polish basketball league finals against Legia at 3-3.
Siliņš back in action
The Polish basketball league finals between Zielona Gora and Legia Warsaw are now tied 3-3 after the sixth game. In Game 6, played in Zielona Gora, the home team secured a crucial 85:73 victory, forcing a decisive seventh game.
Latvian forward Ojārs Siliņš, who had sat out the previous game, returned to the court for 26 minutes. He was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting four of seven three-point attempts. He also grabbed two rebounds and blocked one shot, posting a +4 plus-minus rating.
Game recap
Zielona Gora started strong, building a 33:17 lead in the second quarter. However, Legia chipped away and took a 70:66 lead early in the fourth quarter. The home team regained control late in the game, and American guard Conley Garrison hit a three-pointer with 20 seconds left to seal the win.
Top scorers for Zielona Gora were Americans Shavon Lewis with 18 points and Garrison with 17 points, six rebounds, and six drawn fouls.
Series so far
The finals began with a 77:74 Legia home win, followed by two Zielona Gora victories (104:82 and 79:63). Legia then won Game 4 (85:73) and Game 5 (84:80) to go up 3-2 before Zielona Gora tied the series.
Game 7 will be played in Warsaw, with the winner claiming the championship. Siliņš and his team will look to complete the comeback on the road.
