Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Dramatic EuroLeague Victory Over Real Madrid
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid 102-98 in a dramatic EuroLeague contest.
- Hapoel built a 20-point halftime lead, but Real Madrid erased it in the third quarter.
- Elijah Bryant and Vasilije Micić led Hapoel with 22 points each.
- The win is Hapoel's second consecutive EuroLeague victory.
- Real Madrid suffers a 0-3 start to their EuroLeague season.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant 102-98 victory over Real Madrid in a thrilling EuroLeague basketball game held in Sofia. The Israeli team established a commanding 20-point lead by halftime, showcasing near-perfect offensive execution. However, Real Madrid mounted a fierce comeback in the second half, erasing the deficit and setting up a tense final quarter.
Despite Real Madrid's surge, which saw them outscore Hapoel 32-11 in the third quarter to tie the game at 75-75, Hapoel Tel Aviv rallied in the closing minutes. Key performances from Elijah Bryant and Vasilije Micić, who both scored 22 points, were crucial. Bryant also contributed 13 rebounds and 7 assists, while Micić added 5 assists. Bruno Caboclo was exceptional in limited minutes, scoring 15 points on perfect 5-of-5 shooting from three-point range before fouling out.
The win marks Hapoel Tel Aviv's second consecutive EuroLeague victory, improving their record to 2-1 and avenging their playoff elimination by Real Madrid last season. Conversely, the Spanish powerhouse now faces a difficult 0-3 start to their EuroLeague campaign. Other notable scorers for Hapoel included Zach LeDay with 15 points and Antonio Blakeney with 12. For Real Madrid, Théo Maledon led all scorers with 26 points, supported by Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot's 21 points and Edy Tavares's 14 points and 13 rebounds.
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