Studio Zagreb and Dubai Basketball secure key basketball victories

In regional basketball action, Studio Zagreb secured a 75-70 victory over Rilski Sportist. Despite a 13-point lead early on, Studio Zagreb faced a comeback attempt from the Bulgarian side, which led 70-64 late in the game. However, Rilski Sportist failed to score in the final minutes, allowing Studio Zagreb to reclaim the lead behind performances from Blaža Čeh, who scored 21 points, and Enya Saoirse Maguire, who contributed 19 points including five three-pointers.

In the ABA League, Dubai Basketball opened their title defense with an 85-70 win against Slovenia's Perpektiva Ilirija in Ljubljana. Led by head coach Xavi Pascual, Dubai established an early lead and extended it to 20 points by halftime. Elie Okobo contributed eight points in the second half, helping the reigning champions maintain control throughout the match.