Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Third Straight EuroLeague Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved their third consecutive EuroLeague victory by defeating Bologna after a strong second-half performance. Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised the team's comeback after a poor first half, while player Zach LeDay sealed the win with a late three-pointer and expressed pride in the team's resilience and family atmosphere. The team aims to continue improving after this momentum-building win.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv secured their third consecutive EuroLeague win against Bologna.
- Coach Dimitris Itoudis criticized the team's first-half performance but praised their second-half effort.
- Zach LeDay hit a game-sealing three-pointer and celebrated enthusiastically with the coach.
- LeDay stated the team is a "family" and is proud of their resilience.
- The win follows previous EuroLeague victories over Panathinaikos and a successful double-week.
Hapoel Tel Aviv continued their winning streak in the EuroLeague, securing their third consecutive victory with a dominant second half against Bologna on Wednesday. The team's momentum follows a successful double-week and a significant win over Panathinaikos.
Coach Dimitris Itoudis expressed his disappointment with the team's first-half performance, stating they appeared uncompetitive and allowed too many points. However, he praised their second-half turnaround, highlighting their effort and demonstrating the importance of their squad depth. Itoudis specifically mentioned player Topin's contribution off the bench with effort, rebounds, and blocks, and noted Odiase's eagerness to play after a short injury. He stressed that the team cannot afford to perform poorly for extended periods in the EuroLeague, especially allowing 50 points in a half.
In the final minute of the game, Zach LeDay sealed the victory with a three-pointer. He then celebrated enthusiastically with Itoudis, pressing his head against the coach's. Itoudis described the moment, saying LeDay was "excited" and has been practicing such "pick-and-pop" shots extensively.
LeDay reflected on the win, calling it "big" and emphasizing the team's desire and fight to be the best. He described the team as a "family" and expressed anticipation for continued improvement. LeDay acknowledged the team's slow start and low energy but was proud of their resilience, stating they are not a team that breaks under pressure. He also mentioned his confidence in his own game, focusing on defense and his teammates finding him, adding that "the result doesn't matter when you trust your way."
