Hapoel Jerusalem's EuroCup Win Draws Praise for 'EuroLeague Quality'
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Zvezda Ljubljana 75-64 in the EuroCup, achieving a 2-0 record after a recent loss in the Winner Cup. The team's strong defense and "EuroLeague quality" were praised by international broadcasters and their opponent's coach. Key performers included Dusan Miletic and David Rudin, despite Jerusalem's 20 turnovers. The victory signals Hapoel Jerusalem as a strong contender in the tournament.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Zvezda Ljubljana 75-64 in the EuroCup, improving to 2-0.
- International broadcasters praised Jerusalem's "EuroLeague quality" and "star-studded roster."
- The team's defense "choked" Ljubljana, holding them to 35.4% shooting.
- Dusan Miletic led Jerusalem with 14 points and 8 rebounds.
- Ljubljana's coach admitted Jerusalem's "size and quality" were too much to overcome.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a dominant 75-64 victory over Zvezda Ljubljana in the EuroCup, improving their record to 2-0 in the tournament. The win came just two days after a frustrating loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup semifinals. The team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, impressed international broadcasters with their defensive performance, which stifled Ljubljana's offense.
Commentators on the official EuroCup broadcast highlighted Jerusalem's "EuroLeague quality" and "star-studded roster," suggesting they are a strong contender for the tournament title. They noted that "all teams will find it difficult to overcome Obradovic's team." The official EuroCup website praised the "Red's defensive display" that "choked Zvezda."
Despite committing 20 turnovers, Hapoel Jerusalem compensated with exceptional defense, holding Ljubljana to just 35.4% shooting from the field. Key players included Dusan Miletic, who led the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds, David Rudin with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, and Kenny Lofton with 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Ljubljana's coach, Zvezdan Mitrovic, acknowledged Jerusalem's superiority, stating, "The better team won. You can see the level of the players on the court. We tried, we fought, we tried to play our best, but we couldn't find an answer against the size and quality."
Serbian media also took note, with Sportklub reporting on the "battle between two Serbian coaches" and praising Miletic's performance against the Slovenian champions, emphasizing Jerusalem's tenacious hold on their lead until the end.
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