Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Blames Arrogance for Slow Start
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic criticized his team's arrogant play in the first half of their 88-74 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. He noted an improvement in the third quarter, attributing it to increased physicality and focus. Player David Ruddy also highlighted the team's intensity and fan support. Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Doug Spradley cited player absences and giving Jerusalem too much respect as reasons for the loss.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic blamed arrogance for his team's poor first-half performance.
- Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 88-74 in their second league game.
- Obradovic praised his team's improved physicality and focus in the second half.
- Player David Ruddy felt good about his performance and the team's intensity.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Doug Spradley cited player absences as a major challenge.
Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic attributed his team's sluggish first half in their 88-74 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva to arrogance. "We need to respect every opponent and also our fans. We can't look like that," Obradovic stated after the game, emphasizing that while mistakes are acceptable, an arrogant approach "hurt us a lot."
Despite the initial struggles, Obradovic praised his team's improved physicality and focus in the third quarter, which he believes gives them a chance against any opponent. He also expressed gratitude for the fans' support and his comfort in Jerusalem, hinting at potential future successes.
Obradovic provided an update on player Burg's injury, stating he had no information. Looking ahead to the EuroCup game against Riga, he noted the importance of the away game and expressed hope for increased focus with the expected return of Jalen Smith and Devonte' Keokok.
Player David Ruddy echoed the positive sentiment regarding the team's energy and the fans' impact, even during away games. He felt good about finding his rhythm and acknowledged the coach's challenge to play harder, which the team met.
On the opposing side, Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Doug Spradley cited numerous player absences as a significant difficulty. He congratulated Jerusalem on their strong performance but felt his team showed them too much respect and allowed them to gain momentum. Spradley expressed hope for the return of injured players soon.
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