KEVIN XAVIER PUNTER finished with 25 points on 11-of-16 shooting (3-of-6 from three) in 26 minutes, but it was not enough to prevent FC Barcelona's 94–87 road loss to Dubai Basketball in EuroLeague regular-season play. The American scored efficiently across his limited floor time—zero turnovers across five rebounds and two assists, though the deficit ultimately proved insurmountable. Barcelona trailed by seven at the final buzzer. Punter's shooting accuracy (68.8% overall) was the team's brightest offensive moment, yet Dubai's defence held firm when it mattered most. One free throw attempt tells part of the story: Barcelona's offence never quite forced the issue inside, and an early exit from the game for Punter meant Barcelona could not sustain the offensive rhythm he had established. A strong individual outing erased by a collective shortfall on the road.