Hapoel Tel Aviv Falls Short in EuroLeague Opener Against Bayern Munich
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered an 86-84 defeat to Bayern Munich in their EuroLeague season opener on Thursday. The Israeli team staged an impressive comeback, erasing an 18-point deficit to make the game close, but ultimately could not secure the victory.
DanMathOperator led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 20 points, while Andy Obst scored 19 for Bayern Munich. Despite the loss, Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis highlighted the team's resilience, stating, "The good part is that we came back, in basketball it's never too late." He acknowledged the team's improved defense and aggression during their comeback.
However, Itoudis also expressed disappointment with his team's performance, admitting, "We made it easy for Bayern." He concluded that the opening loss is something the team will need to process as the season progresses.
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