On Friday night in Italy, Dubai Basketball beat Olimpia Milano 96–78 in the EuroLeague, picking up their third straight win in Round 28 of the regular season.
It wasn’t a blowout from the start. The first half was competitive. Milano stayed close, the crowd was in it, and the game felt balanced. Then Dubai found another level — sharper defence, better execution, cleaner possessions. That’s where the gap opened.
Here’s what unfolded.
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Olimpia Milano vs Dubai Basketball – EuroLeague 2026, Round 28
How it started:
The game opened at a steady pace, with both sides trading scores in the half court. Milano looked comfortable early, moving the ball well and feeding off the home crowd. Dubai responded through inside scoring and second-chance opportunities, keeping the contest balanced through the first two quarters.
By halftime:
By halftime, Dubai had edged ahead 51–46. The five-point lead reflected efficiency rather than dominance — better shot selection, stronger rebounding, and fewer defensive lapses.
After the break:
The decisive stretch came immediately after the break. Dubai opened the third quarter with a 16–2 run, sparked by consecutive defensive stops and quick conversion in transition. That run pushed the lead into double digits and forced Milano to chase the game. The rhythm shifted. Dubai slowed the tempo when needed, executed more cleanly in the half court, and controlled the boards.
Mfiondu Kabengele led all scorers for Dubai with 22 points and 10 rebounds, asserting himself inside. Filip Petrusev added 15 points, while Dzanan Musa (13), Bruno Caboclo (12) and Dwayne Bacon (11) provided balanced scoring across the lineup.
For Milano, Marko Guduric finished with 19 points, and Zach LeDay and Giampaolo Ricci each added 11. However, once the third-quarter gap was established, the hosts were unable to string together the stops required to mount a comeback.
How it ended:
Dubai closed the fourth quarter professionally, maintaining their defensive intensity and managing possessions to secure a controlled 18-point road win — their third straight victory in the EuroLeague regular season.
In case you missed the match, check out the highlights:
Mfiondu Kabengele’s Control Inside
Mfiondu Kabengele was the most influential player on the floor.
- 22 points
- 10 rebounds
His presence inside did two things: it gave Dubai reliable scoring near the rim and limited Milano’s second-chance opportunities. The double-double (double figures in two statistical categories) reflected both scoring and physical control.
Balanced Scoring Support
Dubai didn’t rely on one player alone.
- Filip Petrušev – 15 points
- Džanan Musa – 13 points
- Bruno Caboclo – 12 points
- Dwayne Bacon – 11 points
That spread of scoring made it difficult for Milano to focus their defence on one threat.
A Good Day for Dubai Basketball Fans
Three straight wins. A 96–78 road result in Milan. A 14–14 record in the toughest club basketball league outside the NBA.
Dubai Basketball are not just participating in the EuroLeague anymore — they’re competing, adjusting, and learning how to close games in high-pressure arenas.
Winning away against Olimpia Milano is not routine.
Doing it by 18 points, in Round 28, with playoff spots still in reach — that says something about growth and belief.
This is what fans wait for: a team that doesn’t panic in tight stretches, that responds after halftime, that finishes professionally. Not noise. Not hype. Just execution.
Dubai are still chasing the play-in spots. But nights like this? They change how the rest of the league looks at you — and how your own fans start to believe.
Dubai fans — drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re riding with this team all the way to the play-ins.
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