EuroLeague: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Dubai 26/03/2026

With play-in stakes high, expect a slower, more physical second half where both teams control possessions, making the over 90.5 points line look too high.

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The clash between Maccabi and Dubai in Belgrade directly shapes the play-in race, and in such circumstances a 90.5 line for the second half looks too high. Even though both teams are offensively capable, the stakes are simply too big for a fast-paced finish.

Maccabi, on their “home” court in Pionir, often slows the tempo in the second half and shifts to a more controlled half-court offense, while Dubai tend to experience a noticeable drop in three-point shooting efficiency on the road (below 34%) as the game progresses. Their first meeting this season followed a similar pattern — after a high-scoring start, defenses tightened, with the third quarter producing just 42 points.

I expect a “clutch” style of basketball, where each possession is used deep into the shot clock. Officiating in March games traditionally allows for more physical play in the paint, which further limits transition opportunities.