Hapoel Tel Aviv Guard Stays in Dubai After Scary Fall

Hapoel Tel Aviv's winning streak in the EuroLeague was broken with a 97-83 loss to Dubai, and the team now faces a quick turnaround for a derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv. A key concern for Hapoel is the condition of guard תומאס סטורנסקי, who remained in Dubai for medical observation following a frightening fall during the third quarter. The club reported that he is feeling well and in contact with doctors, hoping the injury is only a concussion. His condition is considered less severe than initially feared, and the club thanked the Dubai team for their assistance. "The fall was indeed frightening, but fortunately, everything ended as it should. The Dubai staff provided dedicated care, and תומאס is feeling excellent," Hapoel Tel Aviv stated. In other injury news, תמיר בלאט is expected to undergo further training today, with optimism about his availability for the derby. ג׳ייקוב טופין, who was ill and did not travel to Dubai, remains in Israel. Hapoel is still awaiting the completion of his citizenship process, which has not yet been approved, preventing him from playing in the upcoming game. Coach דימיטריס איטודיס faces decisions regarding player registrations for the derby, as זאק לידיי and ואסיליה מיציץ׳ have not yet been registered for league play. מיציץ׳, however, returned to the lineup after an injury and performed well, leading the team with 15 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds, despite reported tension with איטודיס. "Maccabi Tel Aviv has another day to train, which is significant. We feel we are in a good period despite the loss to Dubai," Hapoel stated, adding their intention to avenge a previous league loss to Jerusalem.