Hapoel Tel Aviv Considered Among EuroLeague's Best
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to play Valencia in the EuroLeague, with Valencia's coach, Xavi Albert, calling Hapoel one of the competition's best teams. Albert praised Hapoel's talent, especially their pick-and-roll game, and highlighted the need for his team to increase intensity. He also discussed Valencia's focus on self-improvement despite their perfect 3-0 record and acknowledged concerns about their slow starts in games.
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- Valencia coach Xavi Albert considers Hapoel Tel Aviv one of the best teams in the EuroLeague.
- Albert highlighted Hapoel's pick-and-roll talent with players Bryant and Micic.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv aims to continue momentum after defeating Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid.
- Valencia is focused on improving their own game despite their 3-0 EuroLeague record.
- Coach Albert acknowledged Valencia's slow starts in recent games as a concern.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing to face Valencia in the fourth round of the EuroLeague, aiming to build on recent impressive victories over Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid. Valencia's coach, Xavi Albert, acknowledged Hapoel's talent, particularly highlighting their pick-and-roll capabilities with players like Bryant and Micic, who generate significant points and assists. Albert stressed the need for increased intensity and pressure against these key players, noting that Hapoel possesses a wide array of offensive tools.
Albert described Hapoel Tel Aviv as one of the top teams in the competition on paper, considering their budget, playing level, and roster. He emphasized that despite previous results, his team is focused on self-improvement. He also discussed Valencia's team identity, values, and commitment, which have led to significant moments and collective effort this season.
Addressing Valencia's slow starts in recent games, Albert stated that while it warrants attention, drastic changes are not immediately necessary. He prefers consistent, incremental adjustments. He also commented on Valencia's perfect 3-0 record in the EuroLeague, noting that it bolsters their game, system, and confidence, though he places more importance on their success in winning two away games.
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