Hapoel Tel Aviv Coach Praises Team's Effort After Panathinaikos Victory
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach Dimitris Itoudis praised his players after their 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos in Athens. Itoudis highlighted the team's resilience, unity, and the crucial role of bench players in the win. He urged the team to maintain their effort and belief in upcoming games. The victory is part of a recent strong performance streak for the team.
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- Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised Hapoel Tel Aviv's players after their 91-81 win against Panathinaikos.
- Itoudis highlighted the team's resilience, unity, and belief as key factors in their success.
- He specifically commended bench players like Bruno Caboclo and the guards for their contributions.
- The coach stressed that player effort is essential for the team's strategy to succeed.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv has achieved four wins in their last two double-game weeks.
- Itoudis urged the team to stay connected and build on their current winning streak.
Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach, Dimitris Itoudis, expressed immense pride in his players following their impressive 91-81 victory over Panathinaikos in Athens on Friday. Immediately after the game, Itoudis delivered an emotional speech to his team, highlighting their recent success and resilience.
"I am happy about the victory, of course," Itoudis stated. "This is our second double week where we achieved four wins. We are the same team, I am the same coach, we lost to Bayern, and we received warnings, but we worked on it." He emphasized that the team's belief, confidence, and unity make them "unconquerable."
Itoudis specifically commended the team's approach, noting contributions from players who came off the bench, such as Bruno Caboclo. He also praised the guards for their exceptional performance against pressure, naming Muwassa, Sato, Elijah, and Blakeney for their ball-handling skills.
Looking ahead, the coach urged the team to remain united and build on their current winning streak, emphasizing a step-by-step approach to upcoming games in both the league and the EuroLeague. "Stay connected, believe in what we are doing, and trust us. The strategy exists. But if we don't have your effort, it's lost. We need your effort," he concluded, underscoring the critical importance of player commitment.
The win marks a significant achievement for Hapoel Tel Aviv, continuing their strong performance in recent weeks.
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