Paris Basketball secured its first away victory of the Euroligue season by defeating Dubai 99-93 on Tuesday, halting a four-game skid in the continental competition behind a decisive late-game performance from Nadir Hifi.
Nadir Hifi Sparks Late-Game Surge in Dubai
Hifi delivered precisely when his team needed stability, returning from a three-game European absence to score nine points in the final two minutes. His output included a deep three-pointer from nearly eight meters out to push the lead to 93-85, followed by a flawless four-for-four effort from the free-throw line down the stretch to lock down the 99-93 final score. Jared Rhoden matched Hifi with 20 points, fueling a 17-2 run in the second quarter that put Paris ahead 40-28 by the 16th minute.
Short-Handed Paris Tests Collective Depth Against Host Roster
Head coach Tuomas Iisalo’s squad traveled without two of their primary early-season contributors, Tyson Etienne and TJ Warren. To offset their absence, Paris relied on distributed scoring and interior grit to weather a relentless frontcourt assault from Dubai. Former Monaco forward Dwayne Bacon tallied 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Mfondiu Kabengele added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts, who entered the contest riding a three-game winning streak that included road victories over Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Supporting Cast Delivers Critical Perimeter Shooting
Paris found vital contributions across the rotation to complement Hifi and Rhoden. Sebastian Herrera knocked down four of six attempts from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points, and Terry Tarpey hit two of three three-pointers for nine points. Inside and on the glass, Alan Dokossi and Mouhamed Faye chipped in nine and 10 points respectively, while Léo Cavalière added five points and three rebounds. Meanwhile, Elie Okobo managed five points, three assists, and two interceptions alongside four turnovers for the Emirati club.
Quick Turnaround Awaits in Belgrade
The team immediately hits the road again for their second away fixture, traveling to face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday in Belgrade.
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