The Dubai playmaker had a career night just three days ago when he collected 26 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, but it came in a nail-biting defeat at home to Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. This time, all those fourth-quarter baskets made the difference.
“Justin Anderson does a great job of telling me it’s time,” Wright revealed about his clutch performances. “My teammates and my coaching staff believe in me with the ball in my hands in the fourth quarter. And I am just trying to stay confident and stay within the flow, and just make the right reads.”
Wright was also not shy to admit the reason why he was delighted about finishing the night with 15 assists.
“It’s my career high, in general,” Wright stressed. “High school, college, AAU [basketball], whatever. It feels good. Shout-out to my guys making shots, especially Bertans down the stretch.”
Looking at the big picture and taking a peak at the standings, Dubai is only one win away from the postseason places. The UAE-based team will play its last game of the calendar year at home against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan next week. A win would allow Dubai to take an even 9-9 record into 2026.
Considering the injuries, its relative EuroLeague inexperience, and the travel the team has endured, it’s quite an accomplishment for the competition newcomers.
And if Wright continues to play the best basketball of his career, who knows what the second part of the regular season could hold for Dubai.