Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in Major EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a major 91-81 upset victory over the previously undefeated Panathinaikos in Athens. Elijah Bryant starred for Hapoel, which overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to hand Panathinaikos its first loss of the EuroLeague season. The win improves Hapoel's record to 4-2, positioning them as strong contenders, while Panathinaikos falls to 5-1.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 in a major EuroLeague upset.
- Elijah Bryant was a standout player for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the victory.
- The win was Hapoel Tel Aviv's first against Panathinaikos in Athens.
- Panathinaikos suffered their first loss of the EuroLeague season.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv overcame a fourth-quarter deficit to secure the win.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record now stands at 4-2.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant victory on the road, defeating Panathinaikos 91-81 in Athens. The win marks a major upset in the EuroLeague, especially as Panathinaikos had entered the game undefeated with a 5-0 record.
Elijah Bryant was a standout performer for Hapoel Tel Aviv, leading the team to the win. The Israeli club, aiming for the Final Four, demonstrated resilience by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter against a formidable opponent.
Panathinaikos, coached by Zeljko Obradovic, suffered their first loss of the season despite a strong home-court advantage at the OAKA arena. The game was a high-level contest, with both teams showcasing strong offensive and defensive plays throughout. Hapoel Tel Aviv's ability to respond to Panathinaikos's runs, particularly a 0-11 surge by the Greek team, highlighted their mental toughness.
Key players for Hapoel Tel Aviv, including Vasilije Micić, Tomas Satoransky, Zach LeDay, and Dan Ortero, contributed significantly to the victory. The team also benefited from energy off the bench from players like Bruno Caboclo. Despite Panathinaikos missing injured players like Kendrick Nunn, Kostas Sloukas, and Isaac Bonga, Hapoel's performance was remarkable.
With this win, Hapoel Tel Aviv improves its EuroLeague record to 4-2 and is now considered a serious contender. The team will face Virtus Bologna next, while Panathinaikos will host Baskonia, looking to recover from their first defeat.
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