Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos in Major European Upset
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a significant 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos on Friday, marking one of their biggest European wins in years. The team overcame a late deficit in the final quarter to stun European basketball observers. Key player Vasilije Micić was instrumental in the win, which exposed Panathinaikos's weaknesses and injuries, including the absence of Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas. The victory has led some to consider Hapoel a EuroLeague title contender.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 in a major European basketball upset.
- Vasilije Micić was highlighted for his decisive performance against Panathinaikos.
- The win exposed Panathinaikos's weaknesses and the impact of injuries to key players.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv led for 27 minutes, with three-pointers proving crucial in the end.
- The victory has led to Hapoel Tel Aviv being considered a EuroLeague title contender.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos on Friday, marking one of their most impressive wins in European competition in recent years. The Israeli team, coached by Itoudis, built a ten-point lead in the final quarter, but Panathinaikos managed to regain the advantage before Hapoel rallied to secure the win, stunning European basketball observers.
Serbian outlet Sportklub highlighted the performance of Vasilije Micić, stating he "killed Panathinaikos." They noted that Hapoel's victory was deserved, praising their execution of the most difficult task in Europe. The report also pointed out that the absence of Panathinaikos's key players, Kendrick Nunn and Kostas Sloukas, was felt for the first time this season, exposing the team's weaknesses and injuries.
Further analysis from Serbia emphasized Hapoel's physicality as the deciding factor, while criticizing Nigel Hayes-Davis for poor decision-making. Hapoel led for 27 minutes, reinforcing the view that their win was justified. Basketball Sphere expressed surprise at Hapoel controlling most of the game, noting that Panathinaikos's brief lead in the fourth quarter in OAKA was ultimately overcome by Hapoel's crucial three-point shots.
Turkish fans also offered praise, with some expressing surprise at Beşiktaş's previous loss to Hapoel, suggesting the team is now a contender for the EuroLeague title.
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