By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Despite a long injury list and a recent coaching change, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet entered Round 10 of the EuroLeague on a seven-game winning streak and a 7-2 record.
But Jurica Golemac’s Dubai side put an end to that run, securing a 102-86 victory at Coca-Cola Arena and improving to 4-6 in the standings.
Kenan Kamenjaš rose to the occasion for Dubai, delivering his best EuroLeague performance with 20 points and nine rebounds, for a PIR of 29. McKinley Wright added 18 points and six assists, while former Crvena Zvezda player Filip Petrusev contributed 13 points. Ex-Partizan guard Aleksa Avramović scored 17, and Dwayne Bacon chipped in with 16 points.
Crvena Zvezda were hit by more setbacks: Chima Moneke did not suit up despite traveling with the team, and Ebuka Izundu got injured in the final moments after leading the scoring with 16 points. Semi Ojeleye added 14, while Donatas Motiejūnas scored 12.
The game was competitive until the final period. Dubai won the first quarter, Crvena Zvezda took the second to narrow the gap to 51-47 at halftime. Both teams scored 18 points in the third quarter, keeping the score close. The guests held on for a few minutes in the decisive fourth quarter, but Dubai went on a run to pull away and secure the commanding victory.