Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in Europe With Fifth Straight EuroCup Win
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Le Mans 90-83, achieving their fifth consecutive win in the EuroCup and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record. The team overcame a second-half deficit, with key performances from Kenny Lofton Jr. and Devonte' Kakeok, to secure the away victory. They will next face Aris Thessaloniki, aiming to continue their unbeaten European run.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Le Mans 90-83 to remain perfect in EuroCup play with a 5-0 record.
- The Israeli team secured their third away win of the season in the tournament.
- Le Mans erased a 14-point deficit to lead late in the third quarter.
- Kenny Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 15 points and six rebounds.
- Hapoel Jerusalem will play Aris Thessaloniki next, seeking to extend their winning streak.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured their fifth consecutive victory in the EuroCup on Wednesday, defeating French side Le Mans 90-83 to maintain a perfect 5-0 record in European competition. The win, which was their third away victory in the tournament, keeps the Israeli team atop their group.
Hapoel Jerusalem started strong, building a lead that reached 14 points in the second quarter and holding a 48-40 advantage at halftime. However, Le Mans, led by Jordan King who hit five three-pointers, mounted a comeback in the second half, outscoring Jerusalem to take a 67-65 lead at the end of the third quarter.
In the final quarter, Hapoel Jerusalem rallied with a 11-0 run, spearheaded by Devonte' Kakeok and Kenny Lofton Jr., to regain the lead. Despite Le Mans' efforts to close the gap, crucial baskets from David Roddy and Lofton Jr., along with a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Yuval Sussman, sealed the win for Jerusalem.
Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 15 points and six rebounds, while Kakeok added 14 points and Roddy contributed 13. Despite the victory, the team acknowledged the need to improve their defense, having conceded 83 points compared to their previous average of 71.2 points per game in the competition.
Hapoel Jerusalem will look to extend their winning streak in their next EuroCup game against Aris Thessaloniki.
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