12/01/2026

Dubai Basketball stay perfect with home win over Borac Mozzart in Round 14

Dubai Basketball stay perfect with home win over Borac Mozzart in Round 14

Dubai Basketball continued their strong run in the AdmiralBet ABA League with a 90โ€“79 home victory over Borac Mozzart in Round 14, maintaining their unbeaten record and firm control at the top of Group A.

The game at Coca-Cola Arena did not start according to Dubaiโ€™s usual standards. The visitors from ฤŒaฤak opened the match with confidence and energy, taking advantage of early lapses to claim the first quarter 23โ€“19. Dubai struggled to impose tempo in the opening minutes and needed time to settle into the game.

The response came in the second quarter. Dubai raised the level of defensive pressure and improved ball movement in offense, which gradually shifted control of the game. Led by McKinley Wright and Dwayne Bacon in organizing the attack, the home side won the quarter convincingly and went into halftime with a 41โ€“37 lead.

The decisive stretch followed after the break. Dubai opened the third quarter with a strong run, turning a narrow advantage into a commanding double-digit lead. A 16โ€“4 sequence midway through the period broke Boracโ€™s resistance and set the tone for the remainder of the game. With increased intensity on both ends of the floor, Dubai limited Boracโ€™s scoring options while continuing to find solutions offensively.

As the lead grew, Dubaiโ€™s depth became a clear factor. Kenan Kamenjaลก, Nemanja Dangubiฤ‡, and Klemen Prepeliฤ all contributed within the flow of the game, ensuring that the advantage remained secure. Borac relied heavily on Marko Joลกilo and Diante Baldwin, but without consistent support, they were unable to mount a serious comeback.

Dubai controlled the final quarter with composure, preserving the margin and closing out another league win without allowing the outcome to be threatened. Dwayne Bacon finished as the leading scorer for Dubai with 15 points, while Kenan Kamenjaลก had 13 points and 7 rebounds.

With this result, Dubai Basketball remains the only undefeated team in the competition after 14 rounds, improving to 12โ€“0 and further confirming their position among the leagueโ€™s frontrunners. Borac Mozzart, meanwhile, leaves Dubai with a 3โ€“9 record as the regular season continues.

-ENDS-

About Dubai Basketball:ย 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europeโ€™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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