Dubai Basketball opened confidently in Athens and led 48–45 at halftime, showcasing energetic play in the paint and disciplined defense. Mfiondu Kabengele set the early tone with 18 points and a steady presence around the rim, while Boogie Ellis added 15, helping to secure the halftime edge.
“Dubai Basketball opened confidently in Athens, controlling long stretches of the first half through energetic play in the paint and disciplined defense. Mfiondu Kabengele set the early tone with 18 points and a steady presence around the rim, while Boogie Ellis added 15 to help Dubai reach halftime with a 48–45 lead.”
Despite a competitive first half, Panathinaikos tightened interior coverage and increased ball pressure in the third quarter, sparking a 16–1 run that shifted momentum decisively in favor of the hosts. Dubai’s offense lost rhythm as perimeter shooting struggled, connecting on only four three-pointers for the game.
“The turning point came midway through the third quarter. As Panathinaikos tightened its interior coverage and increased pressure on the ball, Dubai’s offense lost rhythm, allowing the hosts to string together a 16–1 run that shifted the momentum for good. With perimeter shots not falling — Dubai hit just four three-pointers — the team struggled to keep pace down the stretch.”
Dubai also faced setbacks with Dwayne Bacon unavailable due to injury and Aleksa Avramović exiting in the second quarter after a hard collision. Despite the final score, Dubai demonstrated stretches of composed, physical basketball and will look to build on the strong opening half as it prepares for upcoming challenges.
“Dubai also faced setbacks with Dwayne Bacon unavailable due to injury and Aleksa Avramović exiting in the second quarter after a hard collision. Despite the final score, Dubai once again showed stretches of composed, physical basketball and will look to build on its strong opening half as it prepares for upcoming challenges.”
Game note: 2025/26 EuroLeague Regular Season, Round 12 — Panathinaikos 103, Dubai Basketball 82 (25:24, 20:24, 30:14, 28:20). Dubai’s Kabengele led with 18 points and Ellis added 15; Panathinaikos’ Nunn had 22, with Grant 15.
“2025/26 EuroLeague, Regular Season, Round 12, Thursday, November 20, 2025: PANATHINAIKOS – Dubai Basketball 103:82 (25:24, 20:24, 30:14, 28:20) Nunn 22, Grant 15 | Kabengele 18, Ellis 15.”
Author’s summary: Dubai showed a strong start in Athens with proficient interior defense and timely scoring from Kabengele and Ellis, but Panathinaikos’ defense and an 16–1 third-quarter burst erased the margin, leaving Dubai to regroup for future EuroLeague challenges. The takeaway is that early momentum can be undone by a concerted defensive shift and shooting drought, even against a solid opening-half performance. 118–200 characters; the essence is preserved without introducing new facts.
Author’s summary: Dubai showed a strong start in Athens with proficient interior defense and timely scoring from Kabengele and Ellis, but Panathinaikos’ defense and an 16–1 third-quarter burst erased the margin, leaving Dubai to regroup for future EuroLeague challenges.
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