EL: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet defeat Maccabi, Dubai Basketball fall to Paris

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet recorded a convincing home victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv, while Dubai Basketball suffered a defeat against Paris Basketball in Tuesday’s EuroLeague action.

Crvena zvezda Meridianbet delivered a dominant performance in Belgrade, securing a convincing 100:78 victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv.

The hosts established control early, outscoring their opponents 34:15 in the opening quarter before extending their advantage to 55:30 at halftime. Although Maccabi Rapyd improved offensively after the break, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet maintained a comfortable lead throughout the second half to secure the victory.

Tyson Carter led the winning side with 24 points, including six three-pointers, while Jared Butler contributed 21 points and Jordan Nwora added 18. The hosts finished with 28 assists compared to Maccabi Rapyd’s 13, while also shooting an impressive 45.7% from three-point range.

Dubai Basketball suffered a 93:99 home defeat against Paris Basketball in a competitive encounter at Coca-Cola Arena.

The hosts made a positive start, taking a 25:23 lead after the opening quarter, but Paris Basketball responded with a 31-point second period to establish a 54:47 halftime advantage. Dubai Basketball fought back after the break, winning the third quarter 25:19 to reduce the deficit to just one point heading into the final ten minutes. However, the visitors outscored Dubai Basketball 26:21 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Dwayne Bacon led Dubai Basketball with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Mfiondu Kabengele recorded a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds. McKinley Wright IV added 12 points and six assists. Despite winning the rebounding battle 40:32, Dubai Basketball struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 32% compared to Paris Basketball’s 39.3%.

2026/27 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 8, Tuesday, October 27, 2026:

CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET – Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv 100:78 (34:15, 21:15, 23:25, 22:23)
Carter 24, Butler 21 | Clark III 19, Sorkin 13

Dubai Basketball – PARIS BASKETBALL 93:99 (25:23, 22:31, 25:19, 21:26)
Bacon 24, Kabengele 22 | Hifi 20, Rhodes 20