Dubai Basketball Lose Against Hapoel Tel Aviv Despite Bacon’s 36-Point Performance
Dubai Basketball faced another setback in the 2025/26 EuroLeague season, falling 109:97 to Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv in Round 9, played in Sarajevo. The visitors dominated the third quarter, which became the turning point of the game.
After a tight first half, the teams went to the locker rooms with Hapoel leading by just one point. However, the third period saw a major shift as Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv surged ahead with a 37:21 quarter, gaining firm control over the match.
Dubai Basketball struggled defensively in the second half and couldn’t stage a comeback despite strong offensive efforts.
Key Player Performance
Dwayne Bacon stood out with an impressive 36 points, demonstrating his scoring prowess and keeping Dubai competitive throughout the game.
Match Details
- Final Score: Dubai Basketball 97 – Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv 109
- Quarter Scores: 26:25, 22:22, 21:37, 28:25
- Top Scorers for Dubai: Bacon 36, Ellis 16
- Top Scorers for Hapoel Tel Aviv: Bryant 25, Micić 19
“This defeat marks the fourth consecutive loss for Dubai Basketball in the EuroLeague, dropping their overall record to 3–6.”
Dubai Basketball now face pressing challenges to improve their performance and halt the losing streak in the EuroLeague.
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