Hapoel Tel Aviv Defeats Partizan Belgrade in Preseason Basketball Game

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured an 83-94 victory over Partizan Belgrade in a closed-door preseason basketball match played in Serbia on Saturday. Despite a strong 38-minute performance from Partizan, Hapoel Tel Aviv rallied in the final quarter, outscoring their opponents 19-30 to secure the win. Vasilije Micić was a standout player for Hapoel Tel Aviv, leading the team with 13 points and eight assists. The game, held in a small venue and closed to the public, saw several Partizan players, including Elijah Bryant and Antonio Blakney, perform well, though the team was hampered by absences. Serbian media acknowledged Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong finish, with Sportklub noting that "six players scored in double figures" and that "38 good minutes from Partizan were not enough against Hapoel Tel Aviv, who finished brilliantly." Hapoel Tel Aviv's performance included 17 assists against 12 turnovers and 28 defensive rebounds. Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis commented on the team's improving level, stating, "Our level is rising, as expected. We beat a EuroLeague team, which is a big test for us. We will continue to work on it."