Dubai Basketball extended its winning run in the EuroLeague to three straight games on Thursday, defeating Bayern Munich 107-91 on the road in a Round 7 clash. The Emirati club controlled the opening 20 minutes almost flawlessly before Bayern Munich fought back in the second half, forcing Dubai to manage the lead through the closing stretch.
Mfiondu Kabengele led all scorers with 24 points and added 7 rebounds, anchoring Dubai's offense throughout the night. Filip Petrusev set the tone early with a strong start, while Elie Okobo contributed a steady mix of scoring and playmaking. Forward Jaron Blossomgame was effective on both ends of the floor, helping Dubai control tempo even as Bayern pushed back through Da Silva and Johannes Voigtmann.
Head coach Xavi Pascual praised his team's composure after the final buzzer, saying Dubai had played a near-perfect opening 20 minutes on both offense and defence before Bayern found their footing. He added that despite a tougher second half, his players managed the game well enough to close it out and secure the result.
The win is Dubai Basketball's third consecutive EuroLeague victory this season, lifting the club into a strong position in the standings as it continues its first full campaign in Europe's top competition. The Emirati side, which plays its home games in Dubai, has quickly become one of the storylines of the season for fans following basketball in the UAE.
Dubai Basketball will now turn its attention to a quicker turnaround, travelling to face KK Bosna in the ABA League on Saturday. The back-to-back fixtures across two different competitions underline the club's ambitious schedule this season as it tries to establish itself among Europe's basketball elite while building a following at home in the UAE.