Dubai Basketball have finished its first-ever EuroLeague season, following an 85:95 home defeat against Valencia Basket in Round 38 of the regular season.

Our team ended the campaign in 11th place, narrowly missing out on a Top 10 spot and the Play-In, but leaving behind a season filled with growth, resilience and memorable performances on Europe’s biggest stage.

Valencia Basket opened the game in rhythm, taking control early and finishing the first quarter in front – 24:19. However, Dubai Basketball showed character in the second period, stepping up both offensively and defensively.

Late in the second quarter, our boys found their flow, stringing together key possessions to turn the game around. That surge allowed Dubai Basketball to take a narrow halftime lead – 47:45 – in what was clearly the team’s best stretch of the night.

However, the turning point came immediately after the break.

Valencia Basket dominated the third quarter, imposing their tempo and executing efficiently on both ends of the floor. The visitors won the period 34:20, swinging the momentum back in their favor and building a crucial double-digit lead heading into the final quarter.

Dubai Basketball attempted to respond in the fourth quarter, showing fight and determination to get back into the game. Despite the effort, Valencia managed the lead with experience and composure, ultimately closing out the contest and securing the win.

For Dubai Basketball, Džanan Musa led the scoring with 21 points, while Davis Bertans added 17 points in the final game of the 2025/26 EuroLeague season.

-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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