Hapoel Jerusalem Defeats EuroCup Champion Bourg in Preseason Tune-Up
Hapoel Jerusalem secured an 87-80 victory over reigning EuroCup champions Bourg in a preseason tournament held in Vilnius on Saturday. The Israeli team is preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season and used this match to gauge their readiness.
Jerusalem established an early lead, closing the first quarter at 26-19. Bourg, a French team, tightened its defense in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to a single point by halftime, with Jerusalem leading 43-42.
The third quarter saw Jerusalem regain momentum, outscoring Bourg 26-20 to build a seven-point advantage heading into the final period. Bourg attempted a comeback in the closing minutes, reducing the deficit to 75-73 with five minutes remaining. However, Jerusalem ultimately closed out the game strong to secure the win.
Key scorers for Hapoel Jerusalem included David Roddy with 17 points, Shai Miltz with 16, and Devontee Cacok and Dusan Miltic each adding 12. Kenny Lofton and Jalen Smith contributed 11 points apiece, with Nimrod Levy scoring 8. Yotam Haluchy, Roey Huber, and Eitan Burg also played but did not score.
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