Crvena Zvezda strengthened their push for a EuroLeague playoff place with a narrow 95–92 victory over Dubai Basketball in Belgrade, powered by another strong display from D’Tigers forward Jordan Nwora.
The Serbian side made it four straight wins in the competition, following earlier victories over Milan, Monaco and Virtus Bologna, as they continue to climb the standings.
Nwora led all Crvena Zvezda scorers with 22 points in 28 minutes, backing up his 23-point outing in the ABA League earlier in the week. Fellow Nigerian Ebuka Izundu was highly efficient off the bench, posting 18 points and eight rebounds in just 17 minutes.
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The hosts laid the foundation early, racing to a commanding 30–14 lead in the first quarter before Dubai responded emphatically in the second, outscoring Zvezda 27–10 to swing momentum.
Crvena Zvezda regained control in the third quarter and did just enough in the closing stages to hold off a late Dubai surge, despite losing the final period.
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Jared Butler and Codi Miller-McIntyre added 16 points apiece for the home side, while Chima Moneke and Semi Ojeleye also contributed.
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Dubai were led by Mfiondu Kabengele, who finished with a game-high 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists, with Dwayne Bacon adding 19. However, their late rally fell short.
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The win moves Crvena Zvezda up to ninth in the EuroLeague table, one place outside the playoff spots with nine games remaining, while Dubai slip to 13th.
