Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in Major EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a significant 91-81 road victory against the previously undefeated Panathinaikos in Greece, marking one of the club's greatest achievements. The win places Hapoel in sixth place in the EuroLeague standings, one win behind the Greek team. Players and management celebrated the momentous occasion, with guard Vassilije Micic calling it a "big win" but urging caution due to the early stage of the season. The team returns to Israel to face Maccabi Ashdod on Sunday.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 on the road in a major EuroLeague upset.
- The victory is considered one of the greatest in Hapoel Tel Aviv's history.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv now holds a 4-2 record, placing them sixth in the league.
- Guard Vassilije Micic scored 9 points and 8 assists in the significant win.
- Elijah Bryant contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.
- Zach LeDay led Hapoel in scoring with 17 points.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved one of the greatest victories in its history on Friday, defeating Panathinaikos 91-81 on the road in Greece. The win halted the previously undefeated Greek team's strong start to the season. Hapoel now holds a 4-2 record, placing them sixth in the league standings, just one win behind Panathinaikos.
The significance of the victory was evident as players celebrated emotionally on the court. Management, led by owner Ofer Yanai, also congratulated the team, signaling Hapoel's strength in the EuroLeague this season. "This is certainly one of the team's greatest victories of all time," Hapoel officials stated, comparing it to past major wins like their EuroCup triumph.
Guard Vassilije Micic, who scored 9 points and had 8 assists, called it a "big win against a really tough opponent" but cautioned that it's still early in the season. Player Amir Coffey emphasized the team's fighting spirit, stating, "We came together and fought to get the win. It means a lot, we are fighters, we just stay together."
The team's performance was nearly perfect, controlling the game from the start with strong play from Dan Ortero, Zach LeDay (17 points), and Elijah Bryant (14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists). Bruno Caboclo also provided a significant boost off the bench with 8 points. A key factor in the win was Hapoel's low turnover count (12) and high assist number (22), along with their success in limiting the opponent's three-point shooting.
Hapoel Tel Aviv returned to Israel on Saturday and will play Maccabi Ashdod on Sunday. The team hopes this recent success will encourage more fans to purchase season tickets for their home games at Yad Eliyahu Arena.
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