Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Real Madrid in Thrilling EuroLeague Upset
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Real Madrid 102-98 in a dramatic EuroLeague game.
- Elijah Bryant delivered a career-high performance, scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds.
- Owner Ofer Yanai motivated the team with a unique analogy before the game.
- Bruno Caboclo impressed in his EuroLeague debut with perfect three-point shooting.
- The team has halted its search for a new guard to maintain stability.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved one of its most significant European victories, defeating Real Madrid 102-98 in a dramatic EuroLeague game on Thursday. The Israeli team built a lead of over 20 points, lost it, but then surged again in the final quarter to secure the win.
Elijah Bryant was instrumental in the victory, recording 22 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, and a career-high efficiency rating of 40. Bryant, who was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team last year, is reportedly a strong candidate for MVP this season and is likely to be named Player of the Round.
Owner Ofer Yanai addressed the team before the game, motivating them by saying, "If a plumber managed to land a plane, you can beat Madrid." He also noted Real Madrid's historical difficulty for Hapoel, recalling their playoff series last season which Real won 3-1. Yanai later spoke with Real Madrid coach Pedro Martinez, promising to meet again in the Final Four.
The team expressed satisfaction with the coaching staff's ability to manage the game's momentum and with concluding a demanding week with two wins, following a loss to Bayern Munich. "We will aim as high as possible this season too," they stated.
Bruno Caboclo also received praise for his EuroLeague debut, scoring 5-of-5 from three-point range for a career-high in the competition. In other team news, owners Ofer Yanai and Gili Re'anan have decided to halt their search for a new guard, aiming to provide stability to the team. Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled to play Ness Ziona in the Winner Cup semi-finals on Saturday and will face Valencia in the EuroLeague on Thursday.
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