Dubai Basketball Extend Their Winning Streak as They Down SC Derby
Dubai Basketball scored their 6th consecutive win in the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League season.
(Photo: Dubai Basketball)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 6, Sunday, 9 November 2025:
DUBAI BASKETBALL - SC Derby 77:69 (21:16, 16:16, 18:18, 22:19)
Game Recap: Dubai Basketball have extended their perfect run in the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League by claiming their 6th consecutive victory, defeating SC Derby 77:69 at home. The squad coached by Jurica Golemac continue to impress, standing tall at 6-0, while SC Derby dropped to 2-4 after putting up a strong fight against one of the league’s top contenders.
Despite the difference in standings, SC Derby once again proved that they are a resilient and competitive side. The visitors from Podgorica stayed in the game for over three and a half quarters, matching Dubai’s pace and defensive intensity for most of the night.
Key Moments: The turning point came midway through the 4th quarter. Dubai Basketball led by just 65:59, but then switched into another gear. The home team delivered a crucial 7:0 run, extending the margin to 72:59, and from that moment onward, there was no way back for SC Derby.
Man of the Match: Kenan Kamenjaš.
The MVP of the night was Kenan Kamenjaš, who delivered a dominant double-double performance against his former team. Kamenjaš was the cornerstone of Dubai’s victory, finishing the match with 20 points and 10 rebounds, combining strength in the paint with smart positioning and relentless energy.
Can’t Trick the Stats: Ball control made the difference. While SC Derby committed 13 turnovers, Dubai Basketball had just 5, showcasing composure and discipline in key possessions.
Stats
Players on court
| DUB | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Dangubić N. | 16:24 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Abass A. | 21:07 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Ellis R. | 24:23 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 | Kondić K. | 21:05 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 34 | Kamenjaš K. | 33:14 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| SCD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 0 | Rebec M. | 19:47 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 4 | Pavlićević N. | 17:12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Hadžibegović E. | 18:51 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 23 | Drežnjak M. | 34:12 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 77 | Boakye E. | 09:36 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Kamenjaš K. | 25 | - | 19 | Rebec M. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Kamenjaš K. | 20 | - | 14 | Ilić A. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Kamenjaš K. | 10 | - | 5 | Ilić A. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Wright IV M. | 5 | - | 6 | Drežnjak M. |
