Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Dramatic First EuroLeague Win Over Crvena Zvezda
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv won its first EuroLeague game of the season.
- The team defeated Crvena Zvezda Belgrade 81-80 in a dramatic match.
- Elijah Bryant was the top scorer with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- The victory followed an opening-round loss to Bayern Munich.
- Hapoel's next game is against Real Madrid.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved their first victory in the EuroLeague basketball competition for the 2026-27 season, narrowly defeating Crvena Zvezda Belgrade 81-80 in a dramatic away game. This win comes after an opening-round loss to Bayern Munich.
Elijah Bryant was the standout performer for Hapoel, leading the team with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. He was instrumental in the team's strong start, helping them build a double-digit lead in the first quarter alongside teammates Zach LeDay and J'Covan Brown. Hapoel maintained control through the first half, heading into halftime with a 45-35 advantage.
Despite Crvena Zvezda's attempts to rally in the second half, Hapoel, coached by Dimitris Itoudis, managed to extend their lead again in the third quarter. However, a late surge by the Serbian team, capitalizing on Hapoel's missed three-point shots, made the final minutes intensely close.
Key plays in the closing moments, including crucial shots from Vasilije Micić, helped Hapoel secure their first EuroLeague road win of the season. Other notable contributors for Hapoel included Zach LeDay and Antonio Blakeney. The team now prepares to face Real Madrid, who eliminated them in the previous season's quarterfinals, in their next EuroLeague fixture.
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