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Dubai Basketball Team Secures Major Victory Over Crvena Zvezda

The Dubai basketball team secured a convincing 114:91 victory over the Serbian club Crvena Zvezda in the Adriatic League. The team showcased excellent teamwork with six players scoring in double digits. Next up is a match against the league's reigning champions, Partizan.


Dubai Basketball Team Secures Major Victory Over Crvena Zvezda

The Dubai basketball team delivered one of its strongest performances this season, securing a significant victory over the Serbian team Crvena Zvezda with a score of 114:91 in the third round of the Adriatic League. This win marks the team's highest point tally of the current season against one of Serbia's top clubs. Dubai asserted control over the game from the first quarter, scoring 37 points in the first ten minutes compared to their opponent's 25, benefiting from sharp shooting and fluid offensive play, with Džanan Musa excelling in scoring early in the game. Despite Crvena Zvezda's attempts to close the gap in the second quarter, Dubai continued to dominate with a balanced offensive performance and defensive pressure, finishing the first half ahead 63:43. In the second half, the team extended its lead, increasing the margin to 30 points in the third quarter. Entering the final quarter with a 90:63 lead, Dubai maintained its offensive rhythm, surpassing the 100-point mark with five minutes remaining and sealing the victory 114:91. The match showcased outstanding collective play, with six Dubai players achieving high point tallies. Leading the scorers was Dwayne Bacon with 21 points, followed by Džanan Musa with 18, Mfiondu Kabengele with 15, Kosta Kundić with 14, Filip Petrušev with 13, and Davis Bertans with 11 points. The Dubai basketball team now looks ahead to its next challenge, facing the Serbian team Partizan, the current champion of the Adriatic League, in the Basketball Champions League.