{
  "id": 8424200,
  "title": "Real Madrid hold off Dubai Basketball to set up EuroLeague SuperCup final with Olympiacos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/real-madrid-hold-off-dubai-basketball-to-set-up-euroleague-supercup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T08:57:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/09/19/real-madrid-hold-off-dubai-basketball-to-set-up-euroleague-supercup-final-with-olympiacos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid edged out Dubai Basketball 98-95 in overtime, setting up a rematch of the EuroLeague championship against Olympiacos. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Edy Tavares each contributed 20 points for the Spaniards, while Elie Okobo led Dubai with 24 points. Madrid, an 11-time EuroLeague champion, will take on the reigning champions Olympiacos at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Saturday. Luwawu-Cabarrot expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome any opponent in the EuroLeague. Tavares credited his team's perseverance until the final moments for securing the victory. In the previous semi-final, Olympiacos relied on Evan Fournier's free-throw jumper with 52 seconds left to defeat Fenerbahce 92-90. Donta Hall was named the MVP of that game, while Olympiacos' Donta Hall led the way with 12 points and 12 rebounds, earning the MVP of the Game award. Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas acknowledged the high-intensity play-off atmosphere in the EuroLeague.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid held on to beat Dubai Basketball 98-95 in overtime of their SuperCup semi-final, setting up a repeat of May's EuroLeague championship game against Olympiacos. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Edy Tavares led the way with 20 points apiece for Madrid, while Elie Okobo top-scored for Dubai with a game-high 24. It means Madrid, 11-time EuroLeague winners, will face reigning champions…",
  "key_points": [
    "Real Madrid defeats Dubai Basketball 98-95 in overtime",
    "Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and Edy Tavares score 20 points each",
    "Madrid to face Olympiacos, reigning EuroLeague champions, at Abu Dhabi"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Real Madrid hold off Dubai Basketball to set up EuroLeague SuperCup final with Olympiacos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/real-madrid-hold-off-dubai-basketball-to-set-up-euroleague-supercup-8427168",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:57:18.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}