Let the fireworks begin: Red-hot Dubai Basketball await the fire-breathing Dragons

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Quarterfinals Round 1, Sunday, 11 May 2025:

DUBAI BASKETBALL - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA

Where? Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

When? 16:00

Story of the game: The 2025 AdmiralBet ABA League Playoffs continue with a thrilling clash between Dubai Basketball and Cedevita Olimpija, as Game 1 of their best-of-three quarter-final series will take place this Sunday.

Dubai Basketball enter the postseason riding an incredible 13-game winning streak, finishing the regular season in 3rd place, while Cedevita Olimpija surged late to claim 6th place, winning 7 of their last 9 games.

While Dubai Basketball have the home-court advantage, that hasn’t meant much in this matchup as both regular-season games between these two teams ended with away wins. Dubai basketball defeated Cedevita Olimpija on the road with a 92:84 win, while Cedevita Olimpija responded in Dubai with a 85:84 victory. This sets the stage for an unpredictable and hard-fought playoff battle.

Match-up in Focus: Davis Bertans vs. Devin Robinson.

One of the league’s deadliest sharpshooters, Davis Bertans, is a key weapon for Dubai Basketball. The Latvian forward has been on fire from beyond the arc, spacing the floor and punishing any defensive lapse. His ability to get hot quickly can shift the momentum in seconds.

On the other side, Devin Robinson has been a consistent force for Cedevita Olimpija throughout the season. With his explosive athleticism and two-way impact, Robinson can score in bunches and also disrupt opposing plays on the defensive end.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 1:1; In Dubai 0:1.