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 preparations 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 Antonio Blakeney, J'Covan Brown, and Vasilije Micić each added 13 points. Théo Maledon scored 12, and Dan O'Rourke contributed 10 points. Micić also directed the offense effectively with eight assists and a plus-minus of +21. Brown provided efficient scoring from the bench, hitting 3 of 3 three-pointers in just over 17 minutes.
Hapoel Tel Aviv capitalized on Partizan's aggressive play, which resulted in 29 fouls, and secured their win by converting 24 of 31 free throws. Notable scorers for Partizan included Luka Vildoza with 12 points, Joffrey Lauvergne and Ethan Thompson with 10 each, and Caris LeVert with 9.
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