EL: Dubai Shine in Milan, Partizan Fall to Fenerbahce

Dubai Basketball enjoyed a perfect double-round week in the EuroLeague, defeating Olimpia Milano 97:101 on the road, while Partizan Mozzart Bet suffered a third consecutive defeat, losing 79:69 to Fenerbahce in Round 6.

Dubai Basketball continued their impressive form behind a spectacular performance from Dwayne Bacon, who scored a season-high 29 points, including a perfect 6-for-6 from beyond the arc. Mfiondu Kabengele added 18 points as Dubai overcame an early Milan surge and built a commanding halftime lead. Despite a late comeback attempt from the hosts, Bacon's composure at the free-throw line helped secure the victory, with Dubai reaching 100 points for the first time this season.

Partizan, meanwhile, were unable to maintain their early momentum in Istanbul. After leading 25:28 at halftime, the Belgrade side struggled after the break as Fenerbahce took control, turning the deficit into a 59:44 advantage by the end of the third quarter. Shavon Shields led the hosts with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Ethan Thompson paced Partizan with 13 points. Fenerbahce's record-setting 14 blocks proved decisive as the Turkish side improved to 5-1, leaving Partizan at 3-3 after three straight losses.

2026/27 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Thursday, 16 October 2026:

Olimpia Milano – DUBAI BASKETBALL 97:101 (23:29, 26:27, 19:27, 29:18)

Mathews 21, Wright 16 | Bacon 29, Kabengele 18

FENERBAHCE TARFIN – Partizan Mozzart Bet 74:65 (12:19, 13:9, 34:16, 15:21)

Shields 17, Horton Tucker 14 | Thompson 13, Stevens & Hayes 12