In a breathtaking display of resilience, Dubai Basketball engineered a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback to defeat European giants Bayern Munich 89-88 in a EuroLeague Round 15 showdown at Coca-Cola Arena. The electrifying victory before 5,000 roaring fans marked another dramatic chapter in Dubai’s impressive home campaign.
The home team faced significant challenges throughout the evening, struggling to establish offensive rhythm and consistently trailing their German opponents. Dubai’s perimeter shooting proved particularly problematic in the early stages, with extended periods of offensive stagnation putting them at a disadvantage.
The situation appeared dire when Dubai found themselves facing a 12-point deficit in the final quarter. However, demonstrating remarkable composure and determination, the team mounted an extraordinary late-game surge. The comeback was ignited by American guard McKinley Wright and Awudu Abass, whose clutch three-point shooting sparked the dramatic turnaround and electrified the capacity crowd.
Head Coach Jurica Golemac expressed immense pride in his team’s character, stating: ‘This victory was tremendously important. We displayed incredible refusal to surrender when many in the arena believed the game was lost. Our players fought with exceptional commitment to each other and the club, and their extraordinary effort was ultimately rewarded.’
Wright delivered a standout performance with 22 points and 7 assists, consistently producing crucial plays when most needed. Abass contributed significantly with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Filip Petrušev and Mfiondu Kabengele each added 12 points. The balanced offensive effort was completed by Justin Anderson and Kosta Kondić, both finishing with 11 points in a demonstration of Dubai’s depth and collective determination.