Hapoel Jerusalem Seeks EuroCup Momentum Against Burgos
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem will play San Pablo Burgos in the EuroCup on Wednesday, seeking their third straight win to strengthen their group standing. The team is also coming off a strong start to their domestic league season. Coach Sasha Obradovic warned his players against underestimating Burgos, despite their recent struggles, emphasizing the need for continued team development. Key players for Jerusalem include Dušan Miletic, Jaylen Smith, and Kenny Lofton Jr., while Burgos relies on scorers like D.J. Stewart.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem faces San Pablo Burgos in the EuroCup on Wednesday, aiming for a third consecutive win.
- The Israeli team holds a perfect 2-0 record in the EuroCup group stage.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic cautioned his players against complacency, calling Burgos a challenging opponent.
- Dušan Miletic highlighted the importance of matching Burgos's energy and controlling rebounds.
- San Pablo Burgos has a 1-1 EuroCup record and a 3-1 start in their domestic league.
Hapoel Jerusalem is set to face Spanish team San Pablo Burgos in their third EuroCup group stage game on Wednesday, aiming for a third consecutive win in the competition. The Israeli team currently holds a perfect 2-0 record in the EuroCup, having defeated Rostock and Cedevita Ljubljana. They are looking to secure another away victory to solidify their position in the top four of Group A.
Domestically, Hapoel Jerusalem also started their league season with a dominant 92-69 win over Hapoel Holon. Center Dušan Miletic has been a key player, recording a double-double in the league opener and performing well in previous games. Jaylen Smith and Kenny Lofton Jr. are also providing consistent offensive contributions.
Despite the team's success, coach Sasha Obradovic cautioned against complacency, highlighting Burgos's competitive performance against a EuroLeague team. "We still need to build ourselves better. From game to game we are growing and looking better, but tonight is another test," Obradovic stated, emphasizing the importance of away games for final seeding.
Miletic identified key tactical elements for facing Burgos, stressing the need to match their energy, physicality, and fast-paced game. He noted that controlling the defensive rebound and keeping Burgos away from the paint will be crucial. San Pablo Burgos enters the game with a 1-1 EuroCup record and a disappointing 3-1 start in the Spanish league, though they possess dangerous scorers like D.J. Stewart and Chase Odige.
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