Hapoel Tel Aviv Suffers Narrow Loss to Bayern Munich Amidst Offensive Woes
Hapoel Tel Aviv experienced a disappointing start to their 2026/27 European campaign, narrowly losing 86-84 to Bayern Munich in their opening game on Thursday. The defeat, considered a significant upset by European media, highlighted Hapoel's offensive struggles, particularly the ineffectiveness of player Elijah Bryant.
European sports outlets noted Hapoel's slow start and difficulty finding their rhythm. "Hapoel Tel Aviv almost came back from the dead, then Johannes Voigtmann arrived," wrote BasketNews, adding that Bryant "failed to make an impact" and the team faces "very big problems in attack." The Serbian outlet also observed a lack of energy from Hapoel, despite their surprising comeback attempt.
A remarkable 14-0 run by Hapoel, featuring six points from Antonio Blakeney in just ten seconds, nearly turned the tide. However, Bayern Munich managed to hold on to their lead, securing the victory.
Bryant's performance was statistically underwhelming, with eight points on seven shots, alongside three assists and two turnovers. Eurohoops acknowledged a strong performance from Hapoel's Auturo, but stated it "wasn't enough" for the team to overcome the deficit and secure a win.
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