Dubai Extends Unbeaten ABA League Run With Solid Victory against KK Mega

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19 hours ago

Dubai Extends Unbeaten ABA League Run With Solid Victory against KK Mega

2026-11-10T00:00+04:00

Dubai Basketball continued their impressive run of form with a convincing 87–98 victory over KK Mega Superbet in Belgrade in ABA League Round 7, extending their unbeaten start to the competition with another strong team performance.

Head Coach Xavi Pascual named Wright, Mintz, Bacon, Shengelia and Kabengele in the starting five against KK Mega Superbet.

Dubai made a strong start, with the Okobo and Bacon duo leading the charge from the opening minutes. Both players were in excellent form and played a key role in establishing Dubai's early advantage. Klemen Prepelič also made a valuable contribution off the bench, scoring important points and playing a key role in Coach Pascual's rotations. Dubai ended the opening quarter with a 16–26 lead.

The visitors continued to dictate the game in the second quarter, combining an effective offensive display with strong defensive work. Dwyane Bacon led the scoring at half-time with 12 points, while former Mega Basket player Filip Petrušev also made an impact, recording seven points, five rebounds and two assists. Dubai maintained their momentum to take a commanding 33–53 lead into the break.

After half-time, Dubai continued to control proceedings, protecting their advantage while making their presence felt on the boards and creating opportunities through their ball movement. Davion Mintz stepped up with 14 points, while Okobo remained highly efficient from the field. Dubai entered the final quarter with a comfortable 61–81 advantage.

Dubai maintained control throughout the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The team knocked down 14 three-pointers, highlighting their offensive efficiency, while seven players finished with a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of at least 10. It was another impressive collective performance from Xavi Pascual's side, who continued their excellent run of form.

The 87–98 victory marked Dubai's sixth consecutive win in the ABA League, keeping their unbeaten record intact. It also extended their winning streak on the road to eight games across the ABA League and EuroLeague.

Okobo led Dubai's scoring with 18 points, followed by Mintz with 16 points and a PIR of 17. Diakite also delivered a strong performance, finishing with seven points, six rebounds and three assists for a PIR of 18. However, the standout performer was former Mega Basket player Filip Petrušev, who recorded 11 points, five rebounds and a game-high PIR of 19 in 25 minutes of action.

Xavi Pascual, Head Coach of Dubai Basketball, said after the game, "We had to play seriously, we did a very good job sharing the ball with a lot of assists. We should be happy with this win. The defense was very good, as was the offense, for the first 30 minutes of the game."

Dubai will return to EuroLeague action on Thursday, travelling to Athens to face reigning EuroLeague champions Olympiacos Piraeus.