EuroLeague: Dzanan Musa Leads Dubai Basketball Past AS Monaco, Keeps Play-In Hopes Alive (101-91)

SARAJEVO — Dubai Basketball defeated AS Monaco 101-91 in EuroLeague action, powered by a stellar performance from Dzanan Musa, who recorded 25 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds. The victory allows the team coached by Jurica Golemac to improve to 18-17 and remain in contention for the EuroLeague play-in, while AS Monaco falls to 19-16.

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The game began with a setback for Dubai Basketball, as news of Dwayne Bacon's injury came just hours before tipoff. However, the home team responded with energy from the opening tip, led by an inspired Dzanan Musa, who took control of the game both offensively and in playmaking.

AS Monaco tried to stay close on the scoreboard with production from Alpha Diallo and Khevarrius Hayes, both with 17 points, while Jaron Blossomgame and Nikola Mirotic contributed 15 points each to keep the visiting team competitive during the first half.

As the game progressed, Dubai Basketball found greater offensive fluidity. McKinley Wright became the perfect complement to Musa, finishing the game with 23 points and 7 assists, while Mfiondu Kabengele dominated in the paint with 18 points and 9 rebounds, solidifying the home team's advantage.

In the decisive stretch of the game, the combination of Dzanan Musa and McKinley Wright ultimately broke AS Monaco's resistance. The visiting team tried to stay in the fight with Matthew Strazel's playmaking, who distributed 13 assists while adding 7 points, and with Nemanja Nedovic's 11 points, but could not close the gap on the scoreboard.

Finally, Dubai Basketball secured the 101-91 victory over AS Monaco in EuroLeague play, cementing one of their most important wins of the season.

This result allows Dubai Basketball to maintain realistic hopes of entering the EuroLeague play-in, with a record of 18-17, while AS Monaco, now 19-16, continues fighting to secure its position in the upper tier of the EuroLeague standings in the final games of the regular season.