Dubai asserts control at home to halt Crvena Zvezda's winning run

Dubai Basketball ended Crvena Zvezda's seven-game winning streak with a 102-86 victory on Tuesday in Round 10 of the EuroLeague.

It lifted Dubai to a 4–6 in the standings and knocked the Serbian team from the EuroLeague top position.

From the opening minutes at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai imposed a fast tempo and consistent physical presence in the paint. The home side’s activity on the offensive glass and balanced ball movement set the tone, helping create second-chance scoring opportunities and keeping the visitors under constant pressure.

Dubai finished the evening with 15 offensive rebounds and 24 assists, numbers that reflected the collective approach seen throughout the night.

Kenan Kamenjas produced his strongest EuroLeague performance to date, with the Bosnian centre scoring efficiency around the rim and finishing with 20 points and 9 boards. His production gave Dubai a reliable interior focal point on both ends of the floor at key stages of the game.

“Today we played a good game with strong energy and focus. I’m happy with how the team responded, especially after a tough week. We showed character - fighting from the start until the end. Now we have to prepare for the next one," Head Coach of Dubai Basketball, Jurica Golemac emphasised.

"It’s going to be another tough game, and we’ll need our fans again because they give us that energy, especially in the important moments."

There were significant contributions throughout the roster. Filip Petrusev added a strong all-around display with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Aleksa Avramović, who made his EuroLeague debut in a Dubai jersey, delivered 17 points and 2 rebounds while providing valuable energy and pace from the bench. Dwayne Bacon added 16 points and 3 assists, strengthening Dubai’s perimeter scoring presence and helping maintain control throughout the contest.

With this win secured, Dubai now turns its focus to its next EuroLeague matchup against Lithuanian giants Zalgiris Kaunas - another league topper.

Dubai will defend their home court on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena.