Hapoel Jerusalem Defeats EuroCup Champion Bourg in Preseason Tune-Up
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a preseason victory, defeating EuroCup champions Bourg 87-80 in a preparation tournament held in Vilnius. The Israeli team, preparing for the 2026-27 season, aims for a strong showing.
David Roddy led Jerusalem with 17 points, supported by Shai Miltion's 16. Other significant scorers included Devonte Cacok and Dusan Miletic with 12 points each, and Keni Lofton and Jalen Smith contributing 11 apiece. Nimrod Levi added 8 points.
Jerusalem established an early lead, finishing the first quarter at 26-19. Bourg tightened its defense in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 43-42 by halftime. Jerusalem regained momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Bourg 26-20 to enter the final period with a seven-point advantage.
Despite Bourg's late surge, closing the gap to 75-73 with five minutes remaining, Jerusalem regained control in the closing moments to seal the 87-80 win.
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