Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Anadolu Efes in Record EuroLeague Victory
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a record-breaking 118-88 EuroLeague victory against Anadolu Efes, their largest winning margin in the competition. Antonio Blakeney led the team with a career-high 35 points, supported by Elijah Bryant's 16 points and 12 assists. The dominant performance improved Hapoel's season record to 6-2. The team will next play in Dubai before facing Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league derby.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Anadolu Efes 118-88, their largest EuroLeague winning margin ever.
- Antonio Blakeney scored a career-high 35 points, leading Hapoel's dominant offensive performance.
- Elijah Bryant set a personal EuroLeague best with 12 assists in the victory.
- The win marked Hapoel's fourth consecutive in the EuroLeague, improving their record to 6-2.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv will play in Dubai next, followed by a derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a historic 118-88 victory over Anadolu Efes in a EuroLeague game, marking their largest winning margin in the competition's history. The team delivered an impressive offensive performance, scoring 63 points in the first half and maintaining their dominance throughout the match. This win, their fourth consecutive in the tournament, improves their season record to 6-2.
Antonio Blakeney was the standout player, setting personal EuroLeague career highs with 35 points, including 8 of 9 three-pointers, and a game index rating of 36. Elijah Bryant also had a strong game with 16 points and 12 assists, another career best for him in the league. Dan Ortero contributed 20 points, while Eugene German added 14 and Bruno Caboclo scored 13.
The game was one-sided from the start, with Hapoel Tel Aviv establishing an early lead. Despite a brief moment in the second quarter where Anadolu Efes took a one-point lead, Hapoel quickly regained control, fueled by Blakeney's scoring and Bryant's playmaking. The halftime score was a commanding 63-41 in favor of Hapoel.
Hapoel Tel Aviv continued their offensive onslaught in the second half, shooting at exceptional percentages and maintaining a lead of over 30 points. The final score of 118-88 reflected the significant difference in performance between the two teams on the night.
Following this victory, Hapoel Tel Aviv is set to travel to Dubai to face the local team, aiming to continue their winning momentum. They will then return to Israel for a highly anticipated derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the league on Sunday, the first of three matchups between the rivals in November.
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