Hapoel Tel Aviv's Winning Streak Halted by Dubai in EuroLeague Loss
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv's four-game winning streak in the EuroLeague was broken Friday with a 97-83 loss to Dubai. The defeat drops Hapoel to 3-6, while Dubai improves to 8th. Player Tomer Satonsky suffered a serious injury during the game and was taken to the hospital. Hapoel thanked Dubai for their support following the injury.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv lost to Dubai 97-83, ending a four-game winning streak.
- The EuroLeague game saw Hapoel's Tomer Satonsky suffer a serious injury.
- Dubai's Filip Petrušev led all scorers with 20 points on perfect shooting.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv thanked Dubai for their support after Satonsky's injury.
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered a significant defeat on Friday, losing 97-83 to Dubai in a EuroLeague game played without spectators. This loss, occurring just two days after a dominant win over Anadolu Efes, breaks Hapoel's impressive four-game winning streak in European competitions. The defeat drops Hapoel to a 3-6 record, placing them sixth in the standings, while Dubai improves to 8th with an equal record.
The game saw a close first quarter, with Dan Ortero leading Hapoel's offense before being sidelined with two fouls. Tai Odiase stepped in, contributing seven points, while Vasilije Micić added four assists and Ish Wainright hit a three-pointer. A buzzer-beating three from Micić gave Hapoel a narrow 22-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Dubai shifted the momentum in the second quarter with a 12-0 run, spearheaded by Eli Okobo and Filip Petrušev, to take the lead. Hapoel struggled to score, and McKinley Wright's consecutive baskets extended Dubai's run to 18-2, creating a 13-point gap. Despite efforts from Ortero and Antonio Blakeney, Dubai maintained its advantage, leading 45-40 at halftime. Notably, Elijah Bryant finished the first half scoreless for the first time this season, while Petrušev scored 13 points on perfect shooting.
Dubai extended its lead in the third quarter with a 7-0 run led by Dwayne Bacon, pushing the deficit to 13 points. Wright's three-pointer and Petrušev's free throw widened the gap to a game-high 16 points, with Dubai leading 74-60. In the final minute of the third quarter, Tomer Satonsky sustained a serious injury after a fall and was taken to the hospital for further tests.
Despite attempts to rally in the fourth quarter, Hapoel could not close the gap. Dubai's consistent scoring, with responses to Hapoel's threes from Micić and Wainright, ensured they maintained control. The game concluded with a 97-83 victory for Dubai.
Following Satonsky's injury, Hapoel Tel Aviv expressed gratitude to Dubai Basketball and all involved parties for their exceptional assistance and support, highlighting their kindness, professionalism, and humanity.
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