Paris Basketball secured a 99-93 victory against Dubai in EuroLeague play at the Coca-Cola Arena, driven by a standout second quarter and strong performances from their backcourt.
Paris Basketball Captures Victory in Dubai
Paris Basketball returned to winning ways in Europe’s premier club competition on Tuesday evening, defeating Dubai 99-93 on the road. The French club built its success on a dominant second-quarter surge, maintaining composure during late-game pressure from the Emirati hosts.
Backcourt Leaders Drive First-Half Surge
The visiting backcourt set the tone early in the contest. Guard play decided the game as Jared and Joël orchestrated the offense, maintaining standards similar to Joël's recent 26-point outing against the Elite 2 champions. Guard Nadir also contributed immediately upon returning to the floor following a multi-week absence, while Captain’Seba chipped in with key scoring.
Paris capitalized on movement without the ball, allowing international guard Ayayi to move through the defense and finish through contact or score from beyond the arc. Despite Dubai’s quick transition play—featuring coast-to-coast pushes and vertical passing designed to exploit open spaces—Paris utilized a suffocating full-court defense. Led by Terry, the Parisian backcourt forced turnovers, defensive stops, and transition opportunities during a decisive 10-2 and 17-3 run. Dubai failed to score their first field goal of the second quarter until the sixth minute of the period, allowing the visitors to build a 54-47 halftime lead.
Paris Maintains Lead Despite Dubai Comeback Attempt
Dubai attempted a second-half comeback, leaning on the interior presence and outside shooting. When Parisian perimeter shooting cooled off initially in the third quarter, Seba hit two three-pointers to stabilize the offense. Nadir subsequently reclaimed the lead before Jared hit a midrange jumper at the third-quarter buzzer, making it 73-72.
In the final frame, both teams tightened their defensive schemes as the clock wound down. Paris maintained defensive intensity under the guidance of head coach Maxime Lefèvre, forcing Dubai into offensive lulls. Head coach Xavi Pascual called a timeout with five minutes remaining to halt the momentum, but the visitors continued to execute. A deep shot from the logo in the game’s closing moments effectively sealed the outcome, capping a performance where Paris managed its high-scoring stretches while weathering Dubai’s physical responses.
Paris Basketball Prepares for Home Fixture at Adidas Arena
Paris Basketball turns its attention back to upcoming competition following the road victory in the United Arab Emirates. The club continues its schedule with an upcoming home fixture at the adidas arena.
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