Hapoel Jerusalem Defeats EuroCup Champion Bourg in Preseason Tune-up
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a preseason victory, defeating French EuroCup champions Bourg 87-80 in a preparation tournament held in Vilnius. The Israeli team, aiming for a strong 2026-2027 season, showcased a solid performance against their European counterparts.
David Roddy led Hapoel Jerusalem's scoring with 17 points, closely followed by Shai Milon with 16. Other significant contributors included Devonte' Cokley and Dusan Miletic, both scoring 12 points, and Keni Lofton and Jalen Smith, who added 11 points each. Nimrod Levi scored 8 points, while Yotam Hanuchi, Roi Huber, and Eitan Burg also played but did not score.
Hapoel Jerusalem established an early lead, finishing the first quarter at 26-19. Bourg tightened their defense in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 43-42 by halftime. However, Jerusalem regained control in the third quarter, outscoring Bourg 26-20 to enter the final quarter with a seven-point advantage.
Despite a late push from Bourg, which saw them reduce the deficit to 75-73 with five minutes remaining, Hapoel Jerusalem closed out the game effectively, securing the 87-80 win.
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