Lorenzo Brown Out for Hapoel Jerusalem's Cup Semifinal vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv
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- Lorenzo Brown will miss Hapoel Jerusalem's semifinal against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to injury.
- Coach Obradović expects Maccabi Tel Aviv to be much tougher in the upcoming game.
- Jalen Smith anticipates a physical match and hopes for strong fan support.
- Hapoel Jerusalem aims to continue its winning momentum in the Winner Cup.
Lorenzo Brown, a guard for Hapoel Jerusalem, will not play in the team's upcoming Winner Cup semifinal match against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to an injury sustained in practice. Brown, who previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, will have to wait longer for his debut against his former team.
Coach Saša Obradović anticipates a tough game, stating that while Maccabi Tel Aviv is a talented team that hasn't yet reached its full potential, they will be significantly stronger and tougher than in recent losses. "We have to respond in the same way, match their toughness, deal with their good players, their ideas, their intentions, to go for the win," Obradović said.
Teammate Jalen Smith echoed the sentiment, predicting a physical game where Maccabi Tel Aviv might try to take out frustrations from previous matches. Smith expressed hope for strong fan support, referring to a potential "red sea" of fans to back the team throughout the game.
Hapoel Jerusalem is looking to continue its positive momentum from the Winner Cup opening and the EuroCup when they face Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday at 7:00 PM. The team aims to secure a spot in the final.
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