The side put on another strong display in front of their home fans.
Dubai Basketball wrapped up Round 29 of the EuroLeague with a composed 96–85 home victory against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne, continuing their impressive form at the Coca-Cola Arena and securing their 11th win in the last 15 outings.
Early in the second quarter, the hosts built a double-digit advantage and remained firmly in command for the majority of the game.
They set the tempo from the outset, combining consistent scoring with well-timed shots from beyond the arc to keep their opponents at bay.
That same balance carried into the third quarter, as Dubai Basketball extended their advantage and prevented ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne from gaining any defensive momentum. The intensity dipped in the closing period, with the outcome all but decided.
Mfiondu Kabengele and Dzanan Musa proved decisive for Dubai, while McKinley Wright IV controlled the tempo and filled the stat sheet throughout the contest.
McKinley Wright IV finished with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Mfiondu Kabengele also scored 16, while Dzanan Musa added 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. Dwayne Bacon led all scorers with 18 points and kept the offense running smoothly.
Following the result, Dubai Basketball improved to 15–14 in the EuroLeague standings. Next week, they travel to Belgrade to face KK Partizan Mozzart Bet in Round 30 of the competition.
Prior to tip-off, Dubai Basketball announced a special Ramadan initiative, pledging to donate one meal for every point scored by the home side during the game. In addition, each ticket purchased also equated to one meal donated to families in need across the UAE.
Delivered in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Food Bank, the initiative reflects Dubai Basketball’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact beyond the court.
By connecting elite European competition with a community-driven purpose, Dubai Basketball aims to unite fans around a shared cause and use sport as a platform for giving.
Head coach Jurica Golemac spoke about the initiative after the game, as well as his team’s performance in what he described as a deserved win.
“Congratulations to my players and thank you to the fans for their support,” Jurica Golemac began. “I’m very happy that, in the holy month of Ramadan, we donated more than 3,000 meals today for those in need.
“It wasn’t an easy game to play. I would say we were focused for the first three quarters, but in the last quarter we slowed down a little.
“I can be satisfied with my players. Along with their positivity in offence, they were disciplined in defence, and this is what I expect from them.”
