Dubai Basketball suffered a 97–109 defeat against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Round 9 of the EuroLeague, played behind closed doors at Sarajevo’s ZETRA Hall. The result moves Dubai to 3–6, while Hapoel improved to 7–2.

Dwayne Bacon delivered a standout performance, finishing with 36 points to lead all scorers. His offensive consistency helped Dubai control much of the first half, as the team entered the break with a narrow 48–47 advantage.

The momentum shifted in the third quarter, where Hapoel outscored Dubai 35–19 to seize control. The visitors’ collective play and rebounding strength made the difference, with multiple players contributing in double figures. Despite Dubai’s efforts to close the gap late, the deficit proved too difficult to overcome.