Dubai Basketball Put on Superb Offensive Performance to Beat Crvena zvezda Meridianbet

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 3, Sunday, 15 March 2026:

DUBAI BASKETBALL - Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 114:91 (37:25, 26:18, 27:24, 24:24)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Dubai Basketball delivered a spectacular offensive performance in this week’s Match of the Round of the Top 8 stage, defeating Crvena zvezda Meridianbet at home by 114:91.

The home team set the tone very early in the game. Dubai Basketball erupted for 37 points already in the opening quarter, quickly building a double-digit advantage and demonstrating from the start that their offense would be extremely difficult to stop on the night.

Dubai continued executing their offensive ideas almost perfectly throughout the first half. By the halftime break they had already scored 63 points, which allowed them to build a 20-point lead and firmly take control of the match.

In the rest of the game, Dubai Basketball kept pouring in points from all over the court. With their offense flowing and the ball moving beautifully, the home side maintained a comfortable margin and safely cruised toward a convincing victory in this Match of the Round.

With this win, Dubai Basketball improved their season record to 17-2, while Crvena zvezda Meridianbet dropped to 14-5.

Key moments: Dubai Basketball set the rhythm early by scoring 37 points in the opening quarter, immediately gaining a double-digit lead. The home team’s offensive execution was nearly flawless, and once they reached 63 points by halftime, it became clear they were heading toward a convincing win.

Man of the match: Dwayne Bacon was the standout performer of the evening. The Dubai star looked unstoppable at times, finishing the game with 21 points and 6 assists, while recording an index rating of 27.

Can’t trick the stats: Dubai Basketball played outstanding team basketball, finishing the game with 30 assists, while Crvena zvezda Meridianbet had 14.