Hapoel Tel Aviv Coach Itoudis Regrets Missed Opportunities in EuroLeague Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered an 86-84 defeat to Bayern Munich in their opening EuroLeague game on Thursday. The Israeli team staged a significant comeback, erasing an 18-point deficit in the second half. Despite their efforts, they ultimately fell short of securing a victory.
Head coach Dimitris Itoudis acknowledged the team's resilience, stating, "The good part is that we came back, in basketball it's never too late." He noted that the team increased their defensive intensity and aggression during their comeback attempt. However, Itoudis also expressed frustration, lamenting, "We made it easy for Bayern." He concluded that the opening loss is something the team will need to process.
Dan O'Rourke was the leading scorer for Hapoel Tel Aviv with 20 points, while Andy Obst scored 19 for Bayern Munich.
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