Hapoel Tel Aviv Among Favorites for EuroLeague Title
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Beşiktaş 100-82 in a EuroLeague game, with Beşiktaş coach Dušan Alimpijević calling Hapoel one of his four favorites to win the title. He also included Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, and Dubai among the top contenders. Alimpijević explained his late-game player rotation was to rest his team for an upcoming match against Bayern. The victory improved Hapoel's record.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Beşiktaş 100-82 in a EuroLeague game.
- Beşiktaş coach Dušan Alimpijević named Hapoel Tel Aviv among his top four EuroLeague favorites.
- Alimpijević also cited Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, and Dubai as top contenders.
- The coach explained player rotation was to rest his team for their next game.
- The win improved Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record to a positive standing.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a decisive 100-82 victory over Beşiktaş, improving their record and earning praise from the opposing coach. Dušan Alimpijević, Beşiktaş's coach, acknowledged Hapoel's strength, naming them as one of his top four favorites to win the EuroLeague.
Alimpijević stated that Hapoel, along with Panathinaikos, Olympiacos, and Dubai, has invested the most and harbors the highest aspirations for the tournament. He also mentioned Fenerbahçe as another strong contender among the top five favorites.
Reflecting on the game, Alimpijević explained his decision to rotate players in the final minutes. He emphasized that the margin of defeat in an away game is less important than preserving player energy, especially when a win is no longer attainable. He noted that the team is progressing according to plan and is focused on their upcoming home game against Bayern.
The win brings Hapoel Tel Aviv back to a positive win-loss record in the EuroLeague.
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