Dubai Basketball Roll Past FMP for 14th Straight Win

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

DUBAI BASKETBALL - FMP 98:82 (30:26, 21:13, 22:25, 25:18)

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Game Recap: Dubai Basketball continued their dream run in the AdmiralBet ABA League as they defeated FMP at home by 98:82 in the Round 16 clash. With this victory, Dubai Basketball improved their perfect record to 14-0 and remained the only undefeated team in the league. On the other side, FMP dropped to 7-9 and, with this defeat, officially lost all chances of reaching the Top 8.

Key Moments: After a balanced opening quarter in which Dubai Basketball created a narrow advantage (30:26), the home side made the decisive push in the second period. Dubai Basketball tightened their defense and raised their offensive tempo, winning the quarter by 21:13 to escape to a double-digit lead at halftime (51:39).

FMP showed character after the break and managed to cut the deficit back to single digits during the third quarter, but Dubai Basketball never allowed the visitors to seriously threaten their lead. With another strong offensive display in the final period, the hosts calmly closed out the game and secured a comfortable win.

Man of the Match: Džanan Musa delivered a statement performance, showing that he is fully recovered and ready to make the difference on the floor. Musa led Dubai Basketball in scoring with 21 points, providing both scoring punch and leadership when his team needed it most.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Dubai Basketball’s shooting efficiency from long range made a crucial difference. The home team knocked down 12 of their 23 three-point attempts (52.2%), while FMP struggled from beyond the arc, finishing just 4/21 (19%).