Hapoel Jerusalem Secures EuroCup Win Despite Turnover Woes
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Zadar Ljubljana 75-64 on the road in EuroCup play, improving to 2-0 in Group A. Despite a poor offensive showing and 20 turnovers that frustrated coach Sasha Obradovic, the team's defense secured the win. Center Dusan Miltic was a standout performer with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Jerusalem will next face Hapoel Holon in a league game before a European road trip.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Zadar Ljubljana 75-64 on the road in EuroCup play.
- The win keeps Jerusalem tied atop Group A with a 2-0 record.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic was displeased with the team's 20 turnovers.
- Center Dusan Miltic was a key performer with 14 points and 8 rebounds.
- Player David Roddy also had an efficient game with 12 points and 3 steals.
- Jerusalem will play Hapoel Holon next before facing Burgos in Spain.
Hapoel Jerusalem bounced back into the win column Tuesday, defeating Zadar Ljubljana 75-64 on the road in EuroCup action. The victory keeps the Israeli team tied atop Group A with two wins in two games. Despite the win, the team's offensive performance was sluggish, and star player Kenny Lofton Jr. struggled with foul trouble. Jerusalem also shot poorly from the free-throw line. However, their defense proved effective, limiting Ljubljana to just nine points in the second quarter and securing crucial stops in the final minutes to build a decisive lead.
Coach Sasha Obradovic was particularly frustrated by the team's 20 turnovers, a slight increase from their previous game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. A turnover in garbage time visibly angered the Serbian coach. "The most important thing is the win," stated captain Yuval Sussman, acknowledging the team did not play "amazing basketball" but emphasizing the importance of the victory and thanking the fans for their support. Sussman expressed confidence in the team's potential for improvement, particularly in offense, while praising the defense.
A bright spot for Jerusalem was center Dusan Miltic, who delivered a strong performance with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 drawn fouls in just 17 minutes, earning praise from the coaching staff. Player David Roddy also contributed significantly with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, playing well on both ends of the court.
Hapoel Jerusalem will now prepare for an upcoming league game against Hapoel Holon on Sunday before facing Burgos in Spain next week. The club is also considering registering Lorenzo Brown for league games, though a decision may be postponed.
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