Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Anadolu Efes in Record EuroLeague Victory
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a record-breaking 118-88 EuroLeague victory against Anadolu Efes, driven by Antonio Blakeney's career-high 35 points. The dominant offensive performance marked their largest winning margin in the competition and their fourth consecutive win. The team now holds a 6-2 record and is set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league derby.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv set a EuroLeague record with a 118-88 win over Anadolu Efes.
- Antonio Blakeney scored a career-high 35 points, leading Hapoel's dominant offense.
- Elijah Bryant recorded a personal best of 12 assists in the victory.
- The win was Hapoel's fourth straight in the EuroLeague, improving their record to 6-2.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league derby on Sunday.
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a historic 118-88 victory over Anadolu Efes in a EuroLeague basketball 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 was their fourth consecutive in the tournament, improving their season record to 6-2.
Antonio Blakeney was the standout player, scoring a career-high 35 points, including 8 three-pointers, and achieving a personal best performance index of 36. Elijah Bryant also had a strong game with 16 points and a career-high 12 assists, alongside four steals. Dan Ortero contributed 20 points, while Eugene German added 14 and Bruno Caboclo scored 13.
The game saw Hapoel Tel Aviv take an early lead, which they extended significantly by halftime. Despite a brief moment where Anadolu Efes took a one-point lead in the second quarter, Hapoel quickly regained control and built an insurmountable advantage. The team's exceptional shooting percentages, including 58.1% from three-point range and 73% from two-point range, fueled their offensive explosion.
In the second half, Hapoel continued their high-level play, extending their lead to over 30 points by the end of the third quarter. The final quarter was largely a formality, with Hapoel easily surpassing 100 points. The team's next games include a trip to Dubai and 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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