By Eurohoops Team / info@eurohoops.net
Dubai are ABA League champions for the first time in club history.
After Partizan fought back from 0-2 down in the series and forced a fourth game victory opportunity at home, the team from the UAE responded with an 83-81 win in Belgrade to seal the Finals 3-1.
The game remained close throughout, with neither side able to create significant separation. Dubai entered the fourth quarter with a slim 60-59 advantage before Aleksa Avramovic sparked a crucial run that helped the visitors take control.
Partizan battled back behind Isaac Bonga and Sterling Brown, while the game entered the final minute tied at 79-79. Mfiondu Kabengele and Avramovic converted key free throws, and after Bruno Fernando tied the game again, Avramovic put Dubai ahead from the line with seconds remaining.
Partizan had one last possession, but Carlik Jones missed a potential game-tying shot, allowing Dubai to celebrate the title.
Avramovic finished with 15 points for the winners. Kabengele added 14 points and eight rebounds, while Justin Anderson and McKinley Wright scored 12 points apiece.
For Partizan, Bonga led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds. Bruno Fernando and Tonye Jekirieach added 12 points, while Jones and Dylan Osetkowski finished with 10 points apiece.
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