Kenyon "Kenny" Lofton Jr. Dominates in Hapoel Jerusalem's EuroCup Opener
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Rostock Seawolves 94-73 in their EuroCup opener.
- Kenyon Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- Lofton's performance was praised as "dominant" and "unstoppable" by European media.
- Jalen Smith added 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- "Shake" Milton also scored 14 points for Jerusalem.
Hapoel Jerusalem launched its EuroCup campaign with a resounding 94-73 victory over Germany's Rostock Seawolves on Tuesday. American forward Kenyon "Kenny" Lofton Jr. was the standout performer, delivering a dominant display with 22 points and 10 rebounds. His performance drew significant attention across Europe, with Serbian media noting, "Kenny Lofton Jr. simply stole the show," highlighting his "dominant and very strong impression" in his EuroCup debut and describing him as "unstoppable, especially in the paint."
German reports acknowledged Rostock's defeat, stating that Jerusalem's "stars and power were simply too much for Rostock," and that the Israeli team "aims to win the title this season." The win marked an ideal start to Jerusalem's European campaign.
Beyond Lofton's stellar performance, Jalen Smith contributed 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. "Shake" Milton also scored in double figures, adding 14 points to Jerusalem's impressive team effort.
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