Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Team Secures EuroCup Win Amidst Ongoing Chemistry Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem secured their second straight EuroCup win, defeating Cedevita Olimpija 75-64 in Ljubljana. Coach Saša Obradović noted the team is still seeking better chemistry despite the victory. Newcomer Lorenzo Brown debuted, showing rustiness, while player Roy Huber's limited playing time remains a question. The team now prepares for their league opener against Hapoel Holon.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Cedevita Olimpija 75-64 in the EuroCup, marking their second consecutive win.
- Coach Saša Obradović stated the team is still working on improving their on-court chemistry.
- Lorenzo Brown made his debut for Hapoel Jerusalem, contributing 4 points and 4 assists.
- Dušan Miletic led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds in the absence of Jared Harper.
- The team committed 19 turnovers and struggled at the free-throw line during the game.
- Player Roy Huber's minimal playing time continues to raise questions about his role.
Hapoel Jerusalem bounced back from their cup semi-final exit with a second consecutive EuroCup victory, defeating Cedevita Olimpija 75-64 in Ljubljana on Tuesday. The team returned to Israel overnight and players were granted a day off before beginning preparations for their league opener against Hapoel Holon on Sunday.
With injured player Jared Harper sidelined, other players stepped up offensively. Dušan Miletic led the scoring with 14 points and 8 rebounds, followed by David Roddy with 12 points and Kenny Lofton with 11. Despite improved offensive contributions, the team struggled with game management, committing 19 turnovers and shooting poorly from the free-throw line, with Devonte' Kakek missing all 7 of his attempts.
Coach Saša Obradović acknowledged the team's performance was not at a high level but expressed satisfaction with the win following their recent loss. "I believe we will manage to play better when we connect more, we are still looking for our connection," he stated.
Lorenzo Brown made his debut, aiming to provide support until Harper's expected return in February. Brown contributed 4 points, 4 assists, and 3 turnovers in 15 minutes, appearing rusty. The team is optimistic that he will integrate and showcase his experience in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Roy Huber was again left out of the lineup, playing only 3 minutes in the previous EuroCup game and not participating at all in the cup semi-final. While the club views Huber as a significant player, his playing time is at the discretion of coach Obradović, raising questions about his current status.
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