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Paris beats Dubai 99-93 for first away win

Paris Basketball defeated Dubai 99-93 on the road, earning its first away win in the tournament this season. Dubai started well in the first period but lost its defensive shape in the third, and Paris took control in the second half.

Paris beats Dubai 99-93 for first away win
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Dubai opened the game in the United Arab Emirates with Kampengele's influence and took the first quarter 25-16. The team then faded. Paris went on a 3-24 run to finish the first half 12 points ahead and went into the break leading 54-47.

In the second half Dubai showed more energy on defense. With contributions from Bacon and Petrusev, the home side built a five-point lead. However, Paris kept up its pressure despite fatigue, and two important three-pointers from Erera changed the course of the game. Paris regained the lead and held on to it.

For Paris, Chiffi scored 20, Roden 20 and Erera 12. Erera added four three-pointers that were a significant boost to his team's offense. Fage stood out with 10 points and 5 rebounds.

For Dubai, Bacon scored 24 points. Kampengele was one of his team's most effective players with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Wright contributed 12 points and 6 assists. Dubai's failure to close the gap in its final late-game attack decided the result.

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