Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a major 91-81 victory against Panathinaikos in Greece, considered one of their most significant European wins. The team's physicality and key plays, particularly from Vasilije Micić, were instrumental in overcoming the Greek side. The win has led to praise from European media and suggestions that Hapoel is a EuroLeague title contender.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 in a significant EuroLeague road victory.
- Vasilije Micić was highlighted for his decisive performance against Panathinaikos.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's physicality was a key factor in their win over the Greek team.
- Panathinaikos's absences of Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas were noted as impactful.
- The win positions Hapoel Tel Aviv as a potential EuroLeague title contender.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a significant 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos in Greece, marking one of their biggest European wins in recent years. The Israeli team impressed throughout the EuroLeague game, controlling large portions of the match despite a late surge from their opponents. Panathinaikos briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter, but Hapoel Tel Aviv rallied to reclaim control and secure the win, stunning European basketball observers.
Serbian media highlighted the performance of Vasilije Micić, stating he "killed" Panathinaikos. They praised Hapoel's execution of a difficult task, noting that while Panathinaikos is a strong contender, Hapoel exposed their weaknesses and the impact of missing players Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas. The physicality of Hapoel was cited as a key factor in their success, with Nigel Hayes-Davis reportedly making poor decisions.
Basketball Sphere noted Hapoel's dominance for most of the game, with crucial three-pointers deciding the outcome after Panathinaikos's brief fourth-quarter advantage. Turkish fans also expressed admiration, with some surprised by Beşiktaş's earlier loss to Hapoel, suggesting the team is a EuroLeague title contender.
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