Hapoel Jerusalem Player David Roddy Optimistic After Tough EuroCup Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Le Mans 90-83 in a challenging EuroCup road game, showcasing resilience after losing a significant lead. Player David Roddy expressed confidence in the team's chances despite ongoing difficulties. The team, with multiple players contributing points, will return to Israel to play Hapoel Eilat on Sunday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Le Mans 90-83 in a tough EuroCup road game.
- David Roddy scored 13 points and expressed optimism about the team's chances.
- Jerusalem rallied with an 11-0 run in the final quarter to secure the win.
- Kenny Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 15 points, followed by Devonte' Cacok with 14.
- The team returns to Israel to face Hapoel Eilat on Sunday.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a dramatic 83-90 road victory against French team Le Mans in the EuroCup, 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 Israeli team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, showed characteristic grit by staging a decisive 11-0 run in the final quarter. This surge, led by Devonte' Cacok, allowed them to regain control and clinch the hard-fought win, mirroring their ability to perform under pressure in domestic games.
Roddy, who contributed 13 points, reflected on the challenging game, stating, "It wasn't an easy win, it was a big challenge for us, but we knew how to win this game." He added, "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.
The team is scheduled to return to Israel on Sunday to face Hapoel Eilat, coached by Oren Aharoni, at the Arena.
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