Real Madrid outlasts Dubai in overtime behind Tavares

DUBAI (Interstat) — Real Madrid defeated Dubai 98-95 in overtime on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Edy Tavares led Real Madrid with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot added 20 points and six assists. Jaime Pradilla scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Gabriel Deck had 15 points, and Andres Feliz contributed 10 points. Dubai’s Elie Okobo scored 24 points, Dwayne Bacon had 19 points, McKinley Wright scored 12 points, Tornike Shengelia added 11 points with five rebounds, and Mfiondu Kabengele had 10 points and a block. Real Madrid shot 31 of 66 from the floor, 13 of 24 from three-point range and 23 of 26 from the free-throw line. Dubai shot 30 of 59 from the floor, 12 of 26 from beyond the arc and 23 of 26 from the line. Real Madrid held a 31-17 rebounding advantage, including 11-2 on offensive boards, but committed 22 turnovers to Dubai’s 17. Real Madrid improved to 1-0, while Dubai fell to 0-1. The teams meet again Thursday, Sept. 24, in Dubai.