Hapoel Tel Aviv's Final Play Fails in EuroLeague Opener Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered a painful 86-84 defeat to Bayern Munich in their EuroLeague season opener on Thursday, despite erasing an 18-point deficit. The team, considered clear favorites, struggled throughout the game but managed to come back.
With just over two seconds remaining and trailing by two points, Hapoel had possession after a timeout. Instead of attempting a game-tying three-pointer, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos opted for a surprise "Ali-Oop" play designed for Antonio Blakeney.
The intended play, which aimed to tie the score and force overtime, was thwarted by Bayern's Tobias Jensen, who successfully disrupted the pass and prevented Hapoel from scoring. The failed attempt sealed their opening loss in the tournament.
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