Dubai Basketball made history this Tuesday night, celebrating a victory in the club’s first ever EuroLeague game by defeating Belgrade powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet in Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

Dubai Basketball opened the game in style, with Davis Bertans leading the charge from long range to give the team an early 8-point advantage (18:10). By the end of the first quarter, our boys were already in full control, holding a double-digit lead at 28:18.

In the second quarter, the rhythm slowed down, but Dubai Basketball managed to maintain composure and stayed ahead at the break with a 47:40 lead. However, the start of the third quarter saw the biggest challenge of the night, as Partizan Mozzart Bet stormed back with an 8:0 run to briefly take the lead at 47:48.

That was the moment when Mfiondu Kabengele rose to the occasion. With a series of powerful plays, and with strong support from Dwayne Bacon and Džanan Musa, Dubai Basketball regained control and closed the third quarter with a commanding 68:56 advantage.

The momentum continued into the final period, as Dubai Basketball opened the 4th quarter with a 5:0 run to push the lead to 73:56. Soon after, the gap grew to 20 points (78:58), allowing our team to cruise through the closing minutes.

With this win, Dubai Basketball not only secured their first EuroLeague triumph, but also wrote a historic page in the club’s journey – proving this team belong on Europe’s biggest stage.

Dubai Basketball – Partizan Mozzart Bet 89:76 (28:18, 19:22, 21:16, 21:20)

Dangubić, Bacon 11, Abass 3, Prepelič, Bertans 20, Anderson 2, Kondić, Musa 19, Kabengele 15, Wright IV 5, Petrušev 14, Kamenjaš.

-ENDS-

About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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