U-BT Cluj-Napoca — Dubai: 38:35, ABA League

U-BT Cluj-Napoca defeated Dubai 38-35 in their ABA League encounter on October 11th, 2026. The home side claimed a rare victory over the league leaders, who had been flying high all season. Dubai's unbeaten run in their last five games came to an end in this closely fought contest.

The result shifts the balance in the standings, though Dubai remain top with 15 wins from 16 matches. Cluj-Napoca move further away from their own third-place position, adding to their tally of 10 victories. The one-point margin suggests this could have gone either way.

Dubai's recent form included heavy defeats against Црвена Звезда and Фенербахче, which may have affected their confidence. They had bounced back against Илирия Любляana before this setback. Cluj-Napoca showed resilience after their loss to Максима Рома, winning their last two fixtures convincingly.

The home crowd at Cluj-Napoca never stopped supporting their team throughout the match. Dubai, who are closing in on a deal for more success, could not find a way past the resilient home defence. This result proves that even the best teams can slip up on any given day.