Hapoel Tel Aviv Player Thomas Satoransky Hospitalized After Scary Injury
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague winning streak ended with a loss to Dubai, overshadowed by a serious injury to guard Thomas Satoransky. Satoransky was hospitalized after a bad fall in the third quarter, appearing to lose consciousness, but was later reported to be fully conscious with a suspected concussion. Coach Dimitris Itoudis expressed concern for Satoransky's well-being and analyzed the team's poor performance and free throw disparity in the game.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv lost to Dubai 97-83, ending their four-game EuroLeague winning streak.
- Guard Thomas Satoransky was hospitalized with a suspected concussion after a scary fall.
- Satoransky appeared to lose consciousness but was later confirmed to be fully conscious.
- Coach Dimitris Itoudis prioritized Satoransky's health over the game's outcome.
- The team's performance was hampered by weak play from key players and a free throw disadvantage.
Hapoel Tel Aviv's four-game winning streak in the EuroLeague was broken Friday with an 83-97 loss to Dubai. The team received a weak performance from Elijah Bryant, who scored only three points, and Antonio Blakeney also underperformed. Hapoel Tel Aviv fell behind by double digits from the second quarter onwards.
The main concern for the team, however, was the injury sustained by guard Thomas Satoransky in the third quarter. He landed awkwardly and appeared to lose consciousness, causing alarm among players from both teams and a lengthy stoppage in play. Satoransky was taken to a hospital in Dubai. Initial reports indicated he likely suffered a concussion but was fully conscious, which eased concerns for the club.
Coach Dimitris Itoudis commented on the injury, stating, "What's important is to pray that Satoransky will be okay. I understand he is fully conscious, and we hope it's not something serious." He added that he was unsure if Satoransky would remain hospitalized or travel back with the team.
Regarding the game, Itoudis noted, "We started the game well, but in the second quarter and the beginning of the third, we were not good." He pointed to a significant disparity in free throw attempts, with the opponent receiving 17 more shots from the line, despite Hapoel Tel Aviv having many creators and post-up players. He also cited a shorter preparation time and the flight as factors.
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