Isaiah Taylor Stars As Dubai Basketball Takes Another Win On The Road In Serbia
Isaiah Taylor Stars As Dubai Basketball Takes Another Win On The Road In Serbia
Dubai, 10th February 2025: Isiah Taylor was among the stars to impress as Dubai Basketball celebrated another win on the road, defeating Serbiaโs Spartak 90-84 in a thrilling game โ their 15th victory of the season.
In the Round 20 clash in Subotica, Dubai Basketball found themselves down early in the first quarter, but rallied back with eight consecutive points to take a 20-12 advantage into the second quarter. When play resumed, Dubai took further control of the game with Serbian shooting guard, Danilo Anฤuลกiฤโs, driving layup seeing them up 35-23 before former NBA star, Davis Bertans, brought the lead to 44-36 just before half-time.
The intensity rose late in the fourth quarter, as Spartak fought back and reduced their deficit to just two points with less than two-and-a-half minutes remaining โ but Dubai Basketballโs, Isaiah Taylor, who would later be named Man of the Match, hit another bucket in the clutch to extend Dubaiโs lead and close the door on Spartakโs comeback bid.
It was a game to remember for Taylor who finished as the gameโs top scorer with 22 points while adding 6 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. French Center, Jerry Boutsiele, continued his impressive form since joining the team with seven rebounds.
The result saw Dubai Basketball improve their record to 15-5, currently fourth place in the standings and still in control of securing a play-off berth. Dubai Basketball Head Coach, Jurica Golemac, had nothing but praise for his team on a โwell deservedโ victory.
He said: โIt was a well deserved victory and we controlled most of the game. We knew that Spartak would not give up, and it showed. They have a strong crowd behind them that gives them energy. We gave up a little in defense in the last quarter and they came close but we managed to play good in the last two defenses and handled the situation well to close out the win.โ
The ABA League will now have a three-week break with Dubai Basketball set to be in action again at Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday 2nd March against Cibona โ the start of three back-to-back home games. Tickets for the game can be purchased here.
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About Dubai Basketball:ย
Founded in 2023 by UAEโs Abdulla Saeed Al Naboodah, Dubai Basketball is a newly-established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europeโs โ the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2024/25 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players with the team represented by countries including the Philippines, USA, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Jordan, Turkey, Latvia, Italy, Bosnia, and France. The franchise plays their home games in the ABA League 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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