Dubai Basketball continued their flawless AdmiralBet ABA League campaign with a controlled 92–78 road victory over Split in Round 13, improving to 11–0 and officially clinching a spot in the league’s Top 8 phase.

Dubai set the tone from the opening minutes, quickly establishing a double-digit lead. The visitors’ execution on both ends of the floor exposed Split’s slow start, forcing an early timeout as Dubai surged ahead by 13 points within the first seven minutes. Although the home side managed to stabilize late in the first quarter and briefly reduce the gap, Dubai responded decisively, closing the period with a strong sequence that restored an 11-point advantage.

Split showed a more competitive edge in the second quarter, tightening their defense and finding momentum in transition. Their increased intensity allowed them to close within a single possession midway through the period, briefly putting pressure on Dubai’s lead. However, Dubai reacted calmly. Improved defensive focus and efficient scoring punished Split’s lapses, and the visitors rebuilt their cushion before halftime. Dubai entered the break up 46–40, having weathered Split’s best stretch without losing control of the game.

The third quarter proved decisive. Dubai raised the level of physicality and defensive aggression, disrupting Split’s rhythm and turning stops into points. With their offense flowing and spacing improving, Dubai gradually stretched the margin into double figures. A fast-break finish pushed the lead to 14, signaling a clear shift in momentum and leaving Split with limited options. From that point, Dubai continued to add to the advantage possession by possession, turning the contest into a one-sided affair.

Dubai held a 16-point advantage entering the final quarter and prevented Split from mounting a serious comeback. Dubai managed the closing minutes efficiently, maintaining structure and discipline on both ends of the floor.

Dwayne Bacon was the game’s top scorer with 15 points; he also pulled down 5 rebounds. Filip Petrušev had a great all-around performance; he finished the night with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in the win on the road.