By Alex Molina / info@eurohoops.net
Dubai Basketball secured a hard-fought 79-75 victory over Anadolu Efes at the Gloria Cup Summer Games 2026, earning an important preseason win in Antalya.
In a tightly contested matchup, Dubai held its nerve against a strong Anadolu Efes side and came through in the decisive moments to claim a four-point victory.
McKinley Wright led the way for Dubai with 14 points, while Mfiondu Kabengele added 13. Tornike Shengelia contributed 11 points, Dwayne Bacon scored 10, and Elie Okobo finished with eight as Dubai produced a balanced offensive effort.
Anadolu Efes was led by Dario Saric, who delivered a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mike James added 14 points and Matthew Strazel scored 13, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Dubai from securing the win.
The game was part of the Gloria Cup Summer Games 2026, where both teams are preparing for the new season.
Maccabi Hold off Aris to open Cyprus Tournament with a win
Maccabi opened its preparation tournament in Cyprus with a hard-fought 92-87 victory over Aris Thessaloniki, overcoming a competitive Greek side in a game that remained close through the final three quarters.
Maccabi made the stronger start, taking a 21-15 lead at the end of the first quarter. Bonzie Colson immediately set the tone for the Yellow-and-Blue, scoring eight points in the opening period and providing an early spark on offense.
The first quarter also marked the return of T.J. Leaf, who stepped onto the court for the first time since February 2026, adding another positive note to Maccabi’s preseason preparations.
Maccabi extended its advantage before halftime, heading into the locker room with a 50-37 lead. Colson continued to dominate offensively, entering the break with 13 points on 2-of-3 shooting from three-point range.
The final moments of the first half belonged to Maccabi in spectacular fashion, as Iffe Lundberg knocked down a three-pointer at the buzzer to give his team a 13-point advantage heading into halftime.
Aris responded strongly after the break. The Greek side cut into Maccabi’s lead during the third quarter, setting up a tense finish. At the end of the period, Maccabi remained in front 68-65, with the momentum shifting toward Aris.
Maccabi, however, managed to withstand the pressure in the fourth quarter and ultimately closed out the game 92-87 to begin the Cyprus tournament with a victory.
Bonzie Colson was the standout performer for Maccabi, finishing with 23 points and leading the Yellow-and-Blue in scoring. Brist added 19 points, while Roman and Hord each contributed 12.
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