Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in EuroCup With Road Win Over Ljubljana
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 75-64 in a EuroCup road game, maintaining a perfect 2-0 record in the competition. The team bounced back from a recent loss in the Winner Cup semifinals. New player Lorenzo Brown made his debut, contributing four assists. Key players like Kenny Lofton Jr., Dušan Mitić, Jaylen Smith, and Yovel Zoosman were instrumental in securing the win.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 75-64 in the EuroCup.
- The win keeps Hapoel Jerusalem's European record perfect at 2-0.
- The team bounced back from a loss in the Winner Cup semifinals.
- Lorenzo Brown made his debut for Hapoel Jerusalem, adding four assists.
- Key players included Kenny Lofton Jr., Dušan Mitić, Jaylen Smith, and Yovel Zoosman.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant 75-64 away victory against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana in the second round of the EuroCup on Tuesday, maintaining their undefeated record in European competition with a 2-0 start. The win came shortly after their 88-71 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup semifinals, serving as a strong rebound performance.
After an evenly matched first quarter that ended 18-18, Hapoel Jerusalem intensified their offense and defense in the second quarter. Led by Kenny Lofton Jr. and Dušan Mitić in the paint, the team established a double-digit lead, heading into halftime with a 37-27 advantage. Newcomer Lorenzo Brown made his debut for the team, scoring his first points and contributing four assists before fouling out in the final quarter.
Ljubljana attempted a comeback in the third quarter, with Jaka Blažič, Anthony Cowan Jr., and Josh Johnson spearheading their efforts to close the gap. However, Jerusalem managed to hold onto their lead, finishing the quarter at 55-47. In the decisive fourth quarter, Hapoel Jerusalem regained full control, with crucial points from Jaylen Smith and Yovel Zoosman, supported by contributions from David Roddy, Mitić, and Shake Milton, ultimately securing the 75-64 win.
This victory follows their impressive 94-73 win over Rostock in the opening round of the EuroCup, solidifying their strong presence in the tournament.
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