Dubai Basketball Faces First EuroLeague Defeat Against AS Monaco in Round 2
Dubai Basketball experienced their first EuroLeague loss of the 2025/26 season on the road against AS Monaco, falling 103–81 in a challenging Round 2 matchup. Despite their efforts, the team couldn’t quite keep pace with the host squad, who pulled away decisively in the third quarter to secure the victory.
The game started off competitively, with Dubai Basketball holding their own and trailing by just a narrow margin of 50–46 at halftime. Both teams traded baskets evenly during the first two quarters, demonstrating skill and determination. However, the turning point came in the third quarter when AS Monaco unleashed a powerful run, outscoring Dubai 29 to 13, which allowed them to build a commanding lead that Dubai couldn’t surmount in the final period.
Standout performers for Dubai Basketball included Mfiondu Kabengele, who led the team with 16 points. He was well-supported by strong contributions from Wright, who added 14 points, and Dzanan Musa with 13 points. Filip Petrusev also made an impact by scoring 14 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, showing his versatility on both ends of the court.
On the AS Monaco side, Mirotić led the charge, scoring 19 points, while Thies contributed 14 points to help extend Monaco’s advantage. The combination of individual brilliance and cohesive team play proved to be too much for Dubai to overcome in this outing.
Following this game, both teams now hold a balanced 1–1 record in the early stages of the EuroLeague regular season, setting the stage for a competitive and exciting campaign ahead.
Details of the match are as follows:
2025/26 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 2 – Friday, October 3, 2025
Final Score: AS MONACO 103, Dubai Basketball 81
Quarter Scores: 26:23, 24:23, 29:13, 24:22
(Photo credit: Dubai Basketball)
