Hapoel Jerusalem Secures Perfect EuroCup Start with Road Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Le Mans 90-83 in France on October 28th, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record in the EuroCup. The team secured their third road win after overcoming a late deficit, with strong performances from Kenny Lofton and David Rudy. Coach Sasha Obradovic noted issues with concentration and defense despite the crucial victory.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Le Mans 90-83 to maintain a perfect 5-0 EuroCup record.
- The Israeli team secured their third away win of the season in France.
- Jordan King led Le Mans' comeback with 5 three-pointers.
- Kenny Lofton and David Rudy were key to Jerusalem's late-game success.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic identified turnovers and defensive lapses as areas for improvement.
Hapoel Jerusalem maintained its flawless EuroCup season opening by defeating Le Mans 90-83 in France on October 28th. This victory marks their third away win and extends their perfect record to five wins and zero losses in the competition. The Israeli team secured a crucial road victory despite a late scare after initially leading by 14 points.
Jerusalem started strong, but Le Mans quickly matched their offensive intensity. The Israeli squad managed to build a 14-point lead in the second quarter, showcasing strong play on both ends of the court. However, they eased up, allowing Le Mans to narrow the gap, a trend that continued into the third quarter.
Le Mans surged after halftime, with Jordan King leading a comeback fueled by sharp three-point shooting, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. The French team managed to take the lead by the end of the third quarter. In the final period, Jerusalem demonstrated resilience, with key baskets from David Rudy and a dominant performance from Kenny Lofton in the paint, ultimately securing the win.
Despite the victory, coach Sasha Obradovic faces areas for improvement, including player concentration and ball handling, as the team committed 13 turnovers. Additionally, Jerusalem's defense, which had averaged 71.2 points allowed per game in the EuroCup prior to this match, needs attention.
