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 game, held on Saturday, saw Hapoel Tel Aviv face one of their EuroLeague rivals.
The first half was closely contested and characterized by aggressive play, with Partizan holding a narrow 41-40 lead at halftime. In the second half, Hapoel Tel Aviv increased their offensive tempo, took the lead in the final minutes, and ultimately extended their advantage to a double-digit win.
A key factor in Hapoel's success was their balanced offensive attack, featuring six players scoring in double figures. Elijah Bryant led the team with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Ante Zizic, J'Covan Brown, and Vasilije Micić each added 13 points. Jaylen Hoard scored 12, and Dan O'Rourke contributed 10 points.
Vasilije Micić directed the game effectively with eight assists and a plus-minus of +21. J'Covan Brown provided excellent efficiency from the bench, hitting 3 of 3 three-pointers in just 17.5 minutes. Hapoel exploited Partizan's aggressive style, which resulted in 29 fouls, and secured the win by converting 24 of 31 free throws.
Notable scorers for Partizan included Luka Vildosa with 12 points, Joffrey Lauvergne and Ethan Thompson with 10 each, and Caris LeVert with 9.
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