Dubai Basketball have taken the lead in the 2025/26 ABA League Quarter-Finals series after a dominant 102:74 win over Spartak Office Shoes in Sarajevo.

Our team set the tone already in the opening quarter, scoring 31 points to gain an early 9-point lead – 31:22. The advantage kept growing throughout the first half, while Dubai Basketball entered the break up by 13 – 54:41.

After halftime, our boys stepped on the gas pedal once again. Dubai Basketball poured in 30 points in the 3rd quarter to increase the margin to 84:59 and move one step closer toward the opening win in the series.

Any remaining doubt about the winner disappeared at the start of the final period when Dubai Basketball made a huge 11:0 run to create a massive 36-point gap – 95:59. The rest of the game was just a routine finish for our squad.

Džanan Musa and Mfiondu Kabengele led Dubai Basketball toward the victory with brilliant performances. Musa scored his ABA League season-high 31 points, while Kabengele filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

Dubai Basketball now lead the Quarter-Finals series 1-0 and need one more win to advance to the semis. Game 2 will be played in Subotica on Sunday, May 10.

-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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