Dubai Basketball has solidified its dominant position in the ABA League with an impressive 98-82 victory over FMP at Coca-Cola Arena, maintaining their status as the league’s only undefeated team. The Monday night showdown showcased the UAE-based team’s exceptional form, pushing their remarkable record to 14-0 in their second season competing in the regional basketball championship.
Head Coach Jurica Golemac praised his squad’s resilience and defensive prowess following the convincing win. “This was a serious performance and a well-deserved victory,” Golemac stated. “Defensively, especially in the second half, we demonstrated the competitive standard we aim to maintain, while our team spirit continues to strengthen with each game.”
The match marked a triumphant return for Džanan Musa, one of Dubai Basketball’s most significant acquisitions, who had been sidelined with injuries for much of the season. The Bosnian shooting guard delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 21 points in just over 21 minutes of play. Supporting contributions came from Aleksa Avramović, who added 13 points, 6 assists, and three rebounds while effectively controlling the game’s tempo during crucial phases.
Dubai’s frontcourt demonstrated consistent efficiency with Mfiondu Kabengele contributing 16 points and Kenan Kamenjaš finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds. The team’s balanced scoring distribution prevented any prolonged offensive droughts throughout the contest.
Despite Filip Barna’s strong performance of 21 points and six rebounds for FMP, supplemented by scoring efforts from Scott, Stefanović, Stanojević, and Gašić, the visitors couldn’t match Dubai’s overall efficiency and strategic execution during key moments in the second and fourth quarters.
The victory sets the stage for Dubai Basketball’s upcoming challenging encounter against Red Star at Belgrade Arena for EuroLeague Round 25. Reflecting on the team’s continued success, Golemac emphasized the long-term perspective: “The season extends over many months, and we’ve faced various challenges, but the collective character of this group is evident—we maintain positivity, continue developing, and concentrate on each game as it comes.”