The Semifinals begin in Belgrade – Partizan Mozzart Bet are set to host Dubai Basketball
In the opening game of the Semifinal series between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Dubai Basketball, we will observe the Game 1 in Belgrade Arena on Monday night.
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2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Semifinals Round 1, Monday, 26 May 2025:
PARTIZAN MOZZART BET – DUBAI BASKETBALL
Where? Belgrade Arena, Belgrade
When? 19:00
Story of the game: In the opening game of the Semifinal series between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Dubai Basketball, we will observe the Game 1 in Belgrade Arena on Monday night.
After confident performances in the Quarterfinals series against Spartak Office Shoes, Partizan Mozzart Bet are set to host Dubai Basketball in the Game 1 of the Semifinals at home in their Belgrade Arena. Dubai Basketball, unlike the other three Semifinalists, have had to play three games in the Quarterfinal series against Cedevita Olimpija in order to eventually qualify for the Semifinals, so their handicap could be a bit of lack of freshness ahead of the Top 4 phase of the season.
However, the team that wishes to advance through to the Finals, will have to demonstrate their best possible performance, as the season so far has demonstrated that amongst the teams from the upper half of the standings, anyone can prevail over anyone.
And the same goes for Partizan Mozzart Bet and Dubai Basketball, which met twice so far this season, each of them prevailing once, on home court.
Can Dubai Basketball upset the Belgrade side on the road this time around or will the Steamroller defend their home court once more? Tune in on Monday night and find out!
Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most interesting match-up of the game can be the one between Carlik Jones and Nate Mason, both of which have been the key offensive figures of their respective squads during these Playoffs. While Jones has been averaging 15.5 points scored per game for Partizan Mozzart Bet during the series against Spartak Office Shoes, Mason has been putting on 17.3 points per game for his Dubai Basketball, as he led them in scoring in the series against Cedevita Olimpija. Which of the two players will be able to lead his team to the win this time?
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 1:1; In Belgrade 1:0.
