Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in EuroCup with Road Victory Over Aris
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Aris Thessaloniki 84-73 in a EuroCup game played in Belgrade, maintaining their perfect 6-0 record. The victory was secured by a significant 14-0 run in the second half, overcoming a close contest throughout. Kenny Lofton was the top scorer for Jerusalem with 22 points.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Aris Thessaloniki 84-73 in a EuroCup game.
- Jerusalem maintained its perfect 6-0 record with the victory.
- A 14-0 run in the second half was the decisive factor.
- Kenny Lofton led Jerusalem with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- The game was played in Belgrade due to unspecified reasons.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant European win by defeating Aris Thessaloniki 84-73 in a home game played in Belgrade on Wednesday. Both teams entered the EuroCup Group A contest with undefeated 5-0 records, but only Jerusalem maintained its perfect streak.
The game was closely contested throughout, with both sides exhibiting strong defense and occasional offensive struggles. Neither team managed to build a double-digit lead at any point. However, a decisive 14-0 run by Hapoel Jerusalem early in the second half proved to be the difference maker.
Despite entering the final quarter with a 67-56 advantage, Jerusalem maintained composure, stifled Aris's offense, and closed out the game with a strong second half performance, outscoring their opponents 46-33 in the latter half.
Kenny Lofton led Hapoel Jerusalem with 22 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Shayok Miltion with 19 points and Lorenzo Brown with 11. For Aris Thessaloniki, Adam Mokoka scored 13 points, and AJ Riddell added 12.
Key moments included Jerusalem's strong defensive start, building an early 8-0 lead. Aris fought back, taking an 19-18 lead by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw the lead change hands multiple times, with Aris ultimately leading 40-35 at halftime. Jerusalem's crucial 14-0 run in the third quarter shifted the momentum, and they finished the third quarter with a narrow 57-56 lead. In the fourth quarter, Jerusalem extended their lead to as much as 10 points, ultimately securing the 84-73 victory.
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