Bertans scores 11 as Dubai win EuroLeague game in Milan

Latvian basketball player Davis Bertans helped Dubai Basketball to a road victory on Thursday in Milan, Italy, in Round 6 of the EuroLeague, Europe's top club basketball competition. Dubai beat Milan's AX Armani Exchange Olimpia 101-97. Dubai won the first three quarters 29-23, 27-26 and 27-19, while the hosts took the last period 29-18.

Bertans' performance

Bertans spent 15 minutes and 48 seconds on court. He made one of two two-point attempts, two of three three-pointers and three of four free throws. He also had four rebounds, one assist and one steal, committed three fouls and drew two. His efficiency rating was 13.

For the visitors, Dwayne Bacon was the top scorer with 29 points, and Mfiondu Kabengele added 18. For Milan, Garrison Mathews collected 21 points, six rebounds and six drawn fouls, while Moses Wright scored 16.

Standings

With four wins in six games, Dubai are currently fifth in the standings. Spanish side Baskonia of Vitoria, for whom Latvian Rodions Kurucs plays, travel to Italian club Virtus Bologna on Friday. After one win in five games, Baskonia sit 19th among the 20 teams.

Tournament format

In the EuroLeague, each of the 20 teams plays 38 games. The top six teams in the regular season advance to the quarterfinals, while those placed seventh to tenth go through a play-in round. The Final Four will take place at the end of May. Last season, when the Final Four was held in Athens, Olympiacos of Piraeus won the title, beating Real Madrid 92-85 in the final.