Hapoel Tel Aviv Prepares for Aggressive Besiktas in EuroLeague Double Week
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv faces a tough EuroLeague game against the aggressive Turkish team Besiktas, with coach Dimitris Itoudis emphasizing the need for 40 minutes of intense focus and aggression. The team has no injury concerns and is ready to play, according to Itoudis and players Thomas Stratenský and Antonio Blakeney. They aim to improve their defense, particularly limiting Besiktas's three-point shots, and stick to their game plan to secure a victory after a recent loss.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis described upcoming opponent Besiktas as "very aggressive" and a team that applies pressure.
- Itoudis stated Hapoel Tel Aviv has no injury concerns and is ready to play due to team depth.
- Player Thomas Stratenský expects a tough, physical game similar to their recent loss to Valencia.
- Stratenský highlighted the need for better transition defense and limiting Besiktas's three-point attempts.
- Player Antonio Blakeney stressed the importance of playing harder than Besiktas and sticking to the game plan.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is gearing up for a challenging EuroLeague double week, beginning with a matchup against Turkey's Besiktas. Coach Dimitris Itoudis described Besiktas as a "very aggressive" team that thrives on full-court pressure and energy, blending experienced players with talented youth. He emphasized the need for intense focus, aggression, and rebounding for the full 40 minutes, warning that "you can't let up even for a second" in the EuroLeague.
Itoudis confirmed that Hapoel Tel Aviv has no injury concerns and is prepared to play, citing the team's depth. Player Thomas Stratenský echoed the sentiment, anticipating a "very tough game" similar to their recent loss to Valencia. He highlighted Besiktas's fast-paced, physical style and reliance on three-point shooting, stressing the importance of maintaining the correct intensity for the entire game.
Stratenský also pointed to areas for improvement, specifically better transition defense and limiting Besiktas's three-point attempts. He suggested forcing the opponent to drive to the basket rather than allowing open outside shots, an area where he felt the team faltered against Valencia.
Player Antonio Blakeney expects Besiktas to play tough and stressed the importance of Hapoel playing even harder and sticking to their game plan. He noted that the team deviated from their strategy against Valencia and is re-focusing for the Besiktas game, which presents a different challenge.
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