Hapoel Jerusalem Player David Roddy Optimistic After Tough EuroCup Win
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Limoges 90-83 in a challenging EuroCup game, showcasing resilience after losing a significant lead. Player David Roddy expressed optimism about the team's chances despite facing constant difficulties. The team, with multiple players contributing points, will return to Israel to play Hapoel Eilat on Sunday.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem beat Limoges 90-83 in a tough EuroCup road game.
- David Roddy stated, "as long as we stay calm and focused, I like our chances."
- Jerusalem overcame a 14-point deficit with an 11-0 run in the final quarter.
- Kenny Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 15 points, followed by Devonte' Cacok with 14.
- The team returns to Israel to play Hapoel Eilat on Sunday.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a hard-fought 90-83 victory over French team Limoges in a EuroCup game, demonstrating resilience after a previous blowout win against Riga. Despite building a 14-point lead in the second quarter, highlighted by a three-pointer from David Roddy, Jerusalem saw their advantage evaporate.
The team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, showed characteristic grit by staging a comeback in the final quarter. A decisive 11-0 run, spearheaded by Devonte' Cacok, allowed Jerusalem to regain control and secure the dramatic win, mirroring their ability to perform under pressure in previous games.
Roddy, who contributed 13 points, reflected on the challenging nature of the game. "It wasn't an easy win, it was a big challenge for us, but we knew how to win this game," he stated. "We encounter difficulties all the time, playing against the crowd, but as long as we stay calm and focused, I like our chances."
Other key scorers for Jerusalem included Kenny Lofton Jr. with 15 points, Devonte' Cacok with 14, Shake Milton with 10, and Yovel Zoosman, Eitan Burg, and Jalen Smith each adding 8 points.
Hapoel Jerusalem is scheduled to return to Israel and face Hapoel Eilat, coached by Oren Aharoni, on Sunday at the Arena.
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