Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Blames Arrogance for Slow Start
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem secured an 88-74 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Coach Sasha Obradovic criticized his team's first-half "arrogance" but praised their improved physical play in the second half. Player David Ruddy highlighted the team's intensity and the supportive crowd. Be'er Sheva's coach Doug Spradley cited player absences as a major factor in their loss.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 88-74 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic attributed the team's slow start to "arrogance" and a lack of respect for opponents and fans.
- Obradovic noted an improvement in the third quarter due to increased physicality and focus.
- Player David Ruddy praised the team's intensity and the "amazing" fan atmosphere.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Doug Spradley cited numerous player absences as a key reason for the loss.
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 88-74 in the second week of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Despite the win, coach Sasha Obradovic expressed dissatisfaction with his team's first-half performance, stating they played with arrogance. "We need to respect every opponent and also our fans. We cannot look like that, but a win is a win," Obradovic said. He added that the team improved in the third quarter by being more physical and playing with focus, which he believes gives them a chance against any opponent.
Obradovic also commented on upcoming games, noting the need for a strong away performance in the EuroCup against Riga. He expressed hope that the addition of Jalen Smith and Devonte' Keokok would increase the team's quality and focus. Regarding player Burg's injury, Obradovic stated he had no information.
David Ruddy, who was a standout player in the game, praised the atmosphere and the fans, calling them "amazing." He felt good about finding his rhythm and acknowledged the coach's challenge to play harder, which the team did. Ruddy also noted the intensity and desire seen from the bench, emphasizing the team's goal to be the best they can be.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Doug Spradley attributed his team's loss to numerous absences, which he felt significantly impacted their play. He congratulated Jerusalem on their strong performance but felt his team showed them too much respect and allowed them to gain momentum. Spradley urged his players to seize opportunities and expressed hope for the return of injured players soon, aiming for a full roster by the end of the week.
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