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Blakeney's Stellar Performance Leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to Dominant EuroLeague Victory

By אפרת עמורבן

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Antonio Blakeney scored 35 points to lead Hapoel Tel Aviv to a dominant 118-88 EuroLeague win over Anadolu Efes. The victory moved the team to third place in the standings with a 6-2 record. Coach the coach lauded Blakeney's performance, while other players like Elijah Bryant and Tomas Satoransky also contributed significantly. The team is preparing for their next game against Dubai amidst player availability concerns due to illness and injury.

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Antonio Blakeney scored 35 points in Hapoel Tel Aviv's 118-88 EuroLeague win over Anadolu Efes.
The victory lifted Hapoel Tel Aviv to third place in the EuroLeague with a 6-2 record.
Coach the coach praised Antonio Blakeney's exceptional performance and competitive spirit.
Elijah Bryant achieved a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists in the game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv faced roster shortages due to illness and injury for the upcoming game against Dubai.

Antonio Blakeney delivered a standout performance with 35 points, including 8 of 9 three-pointers, to lead Hapoel Tel Aviv to a resounding 118-88 victory over Anadolu Efes. Coach the coach praised Blakeney, calling him "something else, truly special," and highlighting his competitiveness and hard work. This win propelled Hapoel Tel Aviv to third place in the EuroLeague standings with a 6-2 record.

The team displayed sharp focus and aggression from the start, building a significant lead in the second quarter that effectively ended the game as a contest by halftime. The victory was framed as a response to recent domestic losses, with Hapoel Tel Aviv notably referencing Maccabi Tel Aviv after their own defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem.

Beyond Blakeney's offensive explosion, the coach contributed 20 points, Elijah Bryant recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 assists, and Tomas Satoransky added 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The coach emphasized the team's aggressive start and the importance of carrying that energy into their next EuroLeague game against Dubai on Friday.

Hapoel Tel Aviv faced roster challenges for the game, listing only 11 players due to a viral illness affecting Jake Toppin and an ankle sensitivity issue for Vasilije Micić. With only 13 players available in Sofia and nine remaining in Israel, the team had to play with one fewer player. The club is working to find a logistical solution to potentially bring a player from Israel for practice before the upcoming game against Dubai, but the tight schedule makes it difficult.