Hapoel Jerusalem's Lofton Shines in Dominant EuroCup Opener
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- Kenny Lofton led Hapoel Jerusalem to a EuroCup win with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Rostock Seawolves 94-73 in their EuroCup opener.
- Jalen Smith and Speedy Smith also contributed significantly to the victory.
- German media acknowledged Jerusalem's strength and title aspirations.
Hapoel Jerusalem launched its EuroCup campaign with a resounding 94-73 victory over Germany's Rostock Seawolves on Tuesday. American forward Kenny Lofton was the standout performer, delivering a dominant display with 22 points and 10 rebounds, earning a double-double in his EuroCup debut. His performance drew significant praise across Europe, with Serbian media noting, "Kenny Lofton simply stole the show," adding that he made a powerful impression and seemed unstoppable, particularly near the basket.
German observers were not surprised by Rostock's defeat, acknowledging Jerusalem's ambition to win the title this season. They stated that the German team, a recent addition to the competition, stood no chance against Jerusalem's star power and overall strength.
Alongside Lofton's stellar performance, Hapoel Jerusalem saw strong contributions from Jalen Smith, who scored 20 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists. Speedy Smith also added 14 points, rounding out a powerful offensive effort from the Israeli team in their successful season opener.
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