Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Fifth Preseason Victory Against FMP Belgrade
Hapoel Tel Aviv continued its undefeated preseason run, defeating FMP Belgrade 71-66 on Sunday. This marks their fifth consecutive win in preparation for the upcoming season, bringing their preseason record to a perfect 5-0.
The game saw Hapoel Tel Aviv overcome an early deficit. FMP Belgrade started strong with a 10-2 run, but Hapoel responded to tie the score at 17-17 by the end of the first quarter. The Serbian team then built a significant lead, heading into halftime with a 41-30 advantage.
Hapoel Tel Aviv staged a dramatic comeback in the third quarter, outscoring FMP Belgrade 27-9 to take a 57-50 lead into the final period. They maintained their momentum to secure the victory.
Amir Coffey led Hapoel Tel Aviv in scoring with 14 points. Other notable scorers included Tomer Stutzky with 10 points and Jake Toppin with 9. The team recorded 7 steals and 12 assists, while committing 7 turnovers. FMP Belgrade had 14 turnovers and 9 assists. Hapoel shot 34.8% from three-point range (8/23) and 40% from two-point range (14/35).
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