Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins, Hapoel Tel Aviv Stumbles, Jerusalem Victorious
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their first EuroLeague win against Milan after a 'Clasico' victory, with players like Yam Madar and Daniel Theis stepping up. Hapoel Tel Aviv's momentum was broken in a loss to Valencia, despite a strong individual performance from Blakey. Hapoel Jerusalem won a foul-heavy game in Ljubljana, showcasing a tough identity under coach Sasha Obradovic.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved consecutive wins, including their first EuroLeague victory against Milan.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's winning streak ended with a loss to Valencia due to the opponent's pace and pressure.
- Blakey scored 30 points and eight three-pointers in Hapoel Tel Aviv's loss to Valencia.
- Hapoel Jerusalem won a physical game in Ljubljana, characterized by 58 fouls.
- The article discusses player performances and team strategies for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Jerusalem.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has achieved consecutive victories, following their 'Clasico' win with a debut EuroLeague triumph against Milan. The team's improved energy, decision-making, and reduced turnovers were highlighted, with particular praise for Yam Madar taking charge, Jalen Hurd returning to form, and Daniel Theis showing his value. The article contrasts the team's strong frontcourt depth with questions surrounding its backcourt, pondering if Maccabi needs another scoring guard as they look ahead to Spanish league opponents Barcelona and Valencia.
Hapoel Tel Aviv's winning streak was halted in Valencia after a successful week against Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid. Valencia's pace and pressure disrupted Hapoel's game, raising questions about coach Itoudis's tactical adjustments. Blakey's 30-point, eight-three-pointer performance was discussed as a potential solution to a stagnant offense or a sign of untapped team talent. The piece also noted a dip in Autoro's production, the usage of Liddey, and expectations for upcoming games against Besiktas and Panathinaikos.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a win in Ljubljana, marked by 58 fouls. Coach Sasha Obradovic is building a resilient team identity, with contributions from Rudy and Milicic noted. The role of Israeli players in the rotation was examined. The debut of Lorenzo Brown was assessed, with speculation about his impact while Harper is sidelined, and a call for a more aggressive Shake Milton to address shooting concerns.
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