Micić's Late Heroics Secure EuroLeague Win for Hapoel Tel Aviv Over Crvena Zvezda
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Crvena Zvezda 81-80 in a EuroLeague road game.
- Vasilije Micić hit two crucial late three-pointers for Hapoel.
- Serbian media acknowledged Hapoel's deserved victory.
- Crvena Zvezda missed numerous opportunities and committed turnovers.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 81-80 road victory against Crvena Zvezda Belgrade in their first double week of the EuroLeague season. The Israeli team led for most of the game, fending off multiple comeback attempts by the Serbian hosts.
Despite a poor shooting night from beyond the arc, Hapoel's Vasilije Micić emerged as the hero, hitting two crucial three-pointers late in the game to seal the win. Serbian media acknowledged Hapoel's deserved victory, noting that while they didn't play exceptionally well, they capitalized on Crvena Zvezda's mistakes and missed opportunities.
Crvena Zvezda's struggles in the EuroLeague were highlighted, with Serbian outlets lamenting the team's performance. Key players like Jordan Loyd and Jared Butler were unable to carry the team, which committed numerous turnovers and missed open shots. Micić's timely scoring proved to be the decisive factor.
Reports from Serbia suggested that Crvena Zvezda essentially handed Hapoel the win, with Bryant also playing a significant role. The Serbian press focused on Micić's late-game heroics, noting how he resolved the visitors' issues with his clutch shooting, despite missing his first 11 three-point attempts.
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