Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos Athens 91-81 in a major EuroLeague upset, handing the Greek team their first loss of the season. The Israeli team overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and strong performances from Elijah Bryant and Zach LeDay to secure the victory. This win improves Hapoel Tel Aviv's record to 4-2, while Panathinaikos falls to 5-1.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos Athens 91-81, handing them their first EuroLeague loss.
- Elijah Bryant and Zach LeDay were key players in Hapoel Tel Aviv's significant road victory.
- Panathinaikos lost their undefeated status despite a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.
- The win is considered one of Hapoel Tel Aviv's biggest achievements in European basketball.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv now holds a 4-2 record in the EuroLeague, while Panathinaikos is 5-1.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos Athens on Friday night at the OAKA arena, marking one of the club's biggest wins in European competition. The Israeli team handed the Greek powerhouse their first loss of the EuroLeague season after a 0-5 start.
Despite Panathinaikos's status as a European basketball giant and their home-court advantage, Hapoel Tel Aviv, aiming for the Final Four themselves, showed resilience. The game was a high-level physical contest, with both teams showcasing strong defense. Hapoel Tel Aviv managed to build a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, but Panathinaikos responded with a significant run to regain the advantage.
However, Hapoel Tel Aviv, under coach Dimitris Itoudis, regrouped. Elijah Bryant was instrumental in the final minutes, scoring crucial baskets. Zach LeDay also contributed significantly, helping Hapoel regain the lead and secure the win with a two-possession advantage in the closing stages. The victory came despite Panathinaikos's efforts to rally, which included an 11-0 run.
The win is considered a major upset and a statement of intent for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague. The team, which also recently defeated Besiktas, now holds a 4-2 record and will face Virtus Bologna next. Panathinaikos, now 5-1, will host Baskonia in their next game.
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