Hapoel Tel Aviv Defeats Partizan Belgrade in Preseason Tune-Up

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 94-83 victory over Partizan Belgrade in a closed-door exhibition game as part of their preparation for the upcoming season. The Israeli team faced the Serbian club, a fellow competitor in the EuroLeague.

The first half was closely contested and aggressive, with Partizan holding a narrow 41-40 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, Hapoel Tel Aviv increased their offensive tempo, took the lead in the final minutes, and ultimately extended their advantage to a double-digit win.

Hapoel's balanced offensive attack was key to their success, with six players scoring in double figures. Elijah Bryant led the team with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Antonio Blakney, Ish Wainright, and Vasilije Micić each added 13 points. Thanasis Antetokounmpo scored 12, and Dan Otero contributed 10 points, helping to control the paint.

Micić orchestrated the offense effectively with eight assists and a plus-minus of +21. Wainright provided excellent efficiency from the bench, shooting 3-for-3 from beyond the arc in just 17 minutes. Hapoel capitalized on Partizan's aggressive play, drawing 29 fouls and converting 24 of 31 free throws to seal the victory.

Notable scorers for Hapoel Tel Aviv included Bryant (14), Blakney (13), Wainright (13), Micić (13), Antetokounmpo (12), and Otero (10). For Partizan Belgrade, Luka Vildoza scored 12, Geoffrey Lauvergne had 10, Ethan Thompson added 10, and Carldell "C.J." Jones contributed 9.