DUBAI: Dubai Basketball made history on Tuesday night in their first-ever EuroLeague game with an 89-76 win over Belgrade powerhouse Partizan Mozzart Bet, in front of their home fans at the Coca-Cola Arena.
Dubai Basketball opened the game in style, with Davis Bertans leading the charge from long range to give the team an early advantage at 18-10. By the end of the first quarter, Dubai Basketball were in control at 28-18.
In the second quarter, the rhythm slowed down, but Dubai Basketball managed to maintain composure and stayed ahead 47-40. However, at the start of the third quarter Partizan stormed back to briefly take the lead at 47-48.
Dubai Basketball’s Head Coach Jurica Golemac said: “We were focused, I would say, most of the game.
“At one moment, Partizan came back, but with the defense we managed to get back, to take the lead, and to come peacefully to the win in the end. It is a very important win for us.
