European Media Hails Hapoel Tel Aviv's Antonio Blakeney as 'Unstoppable Scoring Machine'
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Anadolu Efes 118-88 in the EuroLeague, with Antonio Blakeney scoring a career-high 35 points and shooting 8/9 from three-point range. European media outlets praised Blakeney, calling him an "unstoppable scoring machine." His performance tied him for second-best all-time in threes made with at least eight attempts in a EuroLeague game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Antonio Blakeney scored a career-high 35 points in Hapoel Tel Aviv's 118-88 EuroLeague win.
- Blakeney shot an exceptional 8/9 from three-point range, earning widespread media praise.
- European sports media called Blakeney "unstoppable" and a "scoring machine."
- His 8 three-pointers tied him for second-best all-time in a EuroLeague game with 8+ attempts.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv continues its strong EuroLeague momentum with the decisive victory.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a dominant 118-88 victory over Anadolu Efes in the EuroLeague on Wednesday, propelled by a career-best performance from star player Antonio Blakeney. Blakeney scored a remarkable 35 points in just 22 minutes, including an exceptional 8 out of 9 three-point attempts. This shooting display drew widespread praise from European sports media, with outlets like Sportando labeling him "unstoppable" and BasketNews noting a "particularly hot day for Antonio Blakeney from beyond the arc."
Blakeney's 8 made three-pointers tied him for second-highest all-time in a single EuroLeague game where at least eight threes were attempted, matching Alex Peters, Tyler Dorsey, and Scottie Wilbekin with an 8/9 success rate.
Basketball Sphere highlighted Blakeney's performance, stating he "stole the show" and had a "huge evening," while reporter Andrea Calzoni described him as a "scoring machine" following his "dominant game" in the win. This victory continues Hapoel Tel Aviv's strong momentum in the EuroLeague.
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