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    Basketball · Monday, June 8, 2026

    Dubai take a commanding lead to Belgrade, with work still to do

    Two strong finishes have put Dubai one victory from their first ABA League title. The series now moves to Partizan’s home court, where protecting the ball and avoiding another difficult stretch will matter as much as the spectacular baskets.

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    Dubai take a commanding lead to Belgrade, with work still to do

    Two strong finishes have put Dubai one victory from their first ABA League title. The series now moves to Partizan’s home court, where protecting the ball and avoiding another difficult stretch will matter as much as the spectacular baskets.

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