Hapoel Jerusalem Faces Tough EuroCup Road Test Against Le Mans
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem will play French team Le Mans in the EuroCup on Wednesday, aiming to extend their perfect season record. Coach Sasha Obradovic warned of the difficulty of facing Le Mans, especially after a big win, stressing the need for his team to control the game. Player Nimrod Levi highlighted Le Mans' athleticism and transition game as key factors Hapoel must counter. The Israeli team has won all seven of their games this season across two competitions.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem faces French club Le Mans in the EuroCup on Wednesday.
- The Israeli team has a perfect record of seven wins in all competitions this season.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic warned of the danger of complacency after a recent big win.
- Obradovic stressed controlling the game on Le Mans' home court as key to victory.
- Player Nimrod Levi identified Le Mans' athleticism and transition game as threats.
- Hapoel Jerusalem aims to continue their winning momentum in Europe.
Hapoel Jerusalem, coming off a domestic league win, is set to face French club Le Mans in the fifth round of the EuroCup on Wednesday. The Israeli team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, boasts a perfect record this season with three wins in the league and four in European competitions, including a dominant 100-64 victory over Riga in their last EuroCup game. Obradovic acknowledged Le Mans as a very difficult opponent, noting their recent dominance and the challenges of controlling the game on their home court. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the right mindset after a significant win, expressing confidence that his players understand the necessity of securing a victory for their continued progress in the tournament. Player Nimrod Levi described Le Mans as an aggressive team with athletic players who run the court. He stated that Hapoel Jerusalem will need to control the rebounds and stop their transition game, adding that the team is well-prepared for the challenge.
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