Dubai Completes Perfect Double Week by Beating Barcelona
Dubai proved to be more solid than the experienced Catalans.
After prevailing on the road against defending champions Fenerbahce, Dubai got the home win against Barcelona with a final score of 83-78. The two teams are now tied at 3-2.
- Filip Petrusev scored 23 points for Dubai.
- Dwayne Bacon added 20 points for the hosts.
- Mfiondu Kabengele had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
- Davis Bertans scored 11 points and made one of the biggest shots of the night.
For Barcelona, Toko Shengelia and Dario Brizuela led the team with 19 points each. However, Kevin Punter closed the night without making a field goal and with just two points from the free-throw line.
Dubai proved they are no fluke by getting the home win against Barcelona.
Author's summary: Dubai beats Barcelona 83-78 in a thrilling match.