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Dubai Basketball register 11th straight ABA League win

Monday, 5 January 2026 18:15

By ARN News Staff

Dubai Basketball extended their winning streak in the ABA League, beating Croatian hosts Split 92–78 in the competition’s 13th round on Sunday.

The win lifts Dubai to a perfect 11 from 11, keeping them top of Group One and the league’s only unbeaten side.

The result also seals their place in the quarter-finals. Dwayne Bacon led Dubai with 15 points, five rebounds and two assists.

Split remain on three wins and nine losses.

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