Hapoel Tel Aviv Falls to Barcelona in EuroLeague Thriller
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv lost a close EuroLeague basketball game to Barcelona, 93-90, after squandering a double-digit lead. The Israeli team nearly completed a comeback but ultimately fell short on a last-second shot. Spanish media acknowledged Barcelona's tough win, while some fans were surprised by Hapoel's late-game collapse.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv lost a dramatic EuroLeague game to Barcelona 93-90.
- The Israeli team held a significant double-digit lead during the match.
- Vasilije Micić missed a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer.
- Spanish media recognized Barcelona's victory as hard-earned.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv committed numerous fouls during a key Barcelona run.
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered a narrow 93-90 defeat against Barcelona in a dramatic EuroLeague basketball game. The Israeli team held a double-digit lead and was on the verge of a significant upset, even trailing 89-80 before mounting a late comeback. The game ultimately slipped away after Vasilije Micić missed a difficult shot at the buzzer.
Spanish media acknowledged Barcelona's hard-fought victory, with Catalan sports outlets describing it as one of the season's best wins. They noted Barcelona's unstoppable stretches of play but also admitted the game nearly slipped away, with Hapoel Tel Aviv appearing capable of a comeback at any moment. Bulgarian media, closely following Hapoel's games in Sofia, highlighted the team's never-give-up attitude, suggesting their effort almost paid off.
Journalist Juan Carlos Calvert praised Hapoel's potential to win but emphasized the difficulty against a strong opponent, singling out Dario Brizuela for his performance. However, Mundo Deportivo reported that Barcelona went on a 13-0 run, during which Hapoel Tel Aviv repeatedly committed fouls, failing to stop the surge even after a timeout from coach Itoudis.
Some Spanish fans expressed surprise at the result, contrasting Hapoel's impressive wins against Real Madrid and Panathinaikos with their collapse in this game, which they described as a "collapse" against what they perceived as lesser opponents.
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