Perfect Run on the Line: Dubai Basketball Host FMP in Round 16

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 16, Monday, 26 January 2026:

DUBAI BASKETBALL - FMP

Where? Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

When? 16:00

Story of the Game: Monday in Dubai brings another big test for the league’s most consistent team, as Dubai Basketball host FMP in Round 16 of the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League.

Dubai Basketball are closing in on something truly special. The Group A leaders are still perfect at 13-0, standing as the only undefeated team in the league, and they are now just three wins away from completing an immaculate regular-season run. With only three games left on their schedule, the goal is crystal clear: win them all and carry the maximum possible number of points into the Top 8 phase, further strengthening their title ambitions.

On the other side, FMP arrive in Dubai knowing that their margin for error is virtually nonexistent. The Panthers still hold slim mathematical chances of reaching the Top 8, but the path is a narrow one: they must win every remaining game and hope that Igokea m:tel stumble in all of theirs. Even if that scenario doesn’t materialize, FMP have every reason to fight for wins, as each victory could prove crucial if they end up in the Play-Out.

Match-up in focus: All eyes will be on Džanan Musa, who has recently returned from injury for Dubai Basketball and immediately reminded everyone why he is considered a world-class scorer. His offensive creativity and ability to take over games add another dangerous dimension to an already loaded Dubai roster.

FMP’s main weapon comes in the form of Filip Barna, not only the Panthers’ top scorer, but also the third-best scorer in the entire league this season, averaging an impressive 20.2 points per game. If FMP are to keep their hopes alive, Barna will need another elite scoring night against one of the best defenses in the competition.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 2:1; In Dubai 1:0.