Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in EuroLeague Upset
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a major 91-81 road victory against Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague, with Vasilije Micić being a standout player. The win, considered one of Hapoel's biggest European successes, was attributed to their physicality and clutch three-point shooting. European media praised Hapoel's performance, and Turkish fans suggested the team is a contender for the EuroLeague title.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 in a significant EuroLeague road victory.
- Vasilije Micić was instrumental in Hapoel's win, with Serbian media calling him the game-changer.
- The Israeli team's physicality and three-point shooting were key factors in their success.
- 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 most impressive European wins in recent years. The Israeli team dominated much of the game, leading for 27 minutes despite a late surge by Panathinaikos in the fourth quarter. European media lauded Hapoel's performance, with Serbian outlet Sportklub stating, "Vasilije Micić killed Panathinaikos." They highlighted Hapoel's excellence in a difficult EuroLeague task and noted that the absence of Panathinaikos's key players, Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas, was palpable.
Reports from Serbia emphasized Hapoel's physicality as a deciding factor, while also pointing to poor decision-making by Nigel Hayes-Davis. Basketball Sphere expressed surprise at Panathinaikos's lead in the fourth quarter, noting that Hapoel controlled most of the game and that crucial three-pointers ultimately sealed the win.
Turkish fans also commented on the result, with some expressing surprise at Besiktas's earlier loss to Hapoel, suggesting the team is a EuroLeague title contender. The victory positions Hapoel Tel Aviv as a strong candidate for the championship this season.
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