Japanese Brex Wins Asian Basketball Champions League Title in Dubai

Friday, June 13, 2025 11:50 PM

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Dubai, June 13 / WAM / Utsunomiya Brex of Japan clinched the 2025 Asian Basketball Champions League title after defeating Lebanon's Al Riyadi 94-93 in the final held this evening at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The match saw intense competition until the final seconds, as player DJ Newbill scored a crucial three-pointer with 23.6 seconds left, turning a 91-93 deficit into a 94-93 lead, which became the final score. This victory ended Al Riyadi's winning streak and denied them the chance to retain the title. This is the second title for Japanese clubs in the tournament's history, and the first since Alvark Tokyo's triumph in 2019. In the third-place match, Mongolia's Ulan Bator Broncos defeated Shabab Al Ahli 84-79 to claim the bronze medal, concluding their participation in the tournament with their best achievement at the Asian level.

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