Hapoel Tel Aviv's Late Surge Falls Short Against Barcelona in EuroLeague Thriller
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv almost completed a nine-point comeback in the final 93 seconds against Barcelona in a EuroLeague game on Thursday. Clutch shots by Zach LeDay and Vasilije Micić narrowed the gap to 91-88. A late decision not to foul Barcelona proved critical as the Israeli team ultimately lost the thrilling match.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv almost erased a nine-point deficit in the final 93 seconds against Barcelona.
- Zach LeDay and Vasilije Micić scored crucial baskets to bring Hapoel within three points.
- A turnover by Justin Robinson led to Barcelona free throws.
- Hapoel's decision not to foul Barcelona in the final seconds was questioned.
- Vasilije Micić nearly forced a foul on a last-second shot attempt.
Hapoel Tel Aviv nearly completed a stunning comeback against Barcelona in a dramatic EuroLeague game on Thursday, falling short after a late strategic decision. The Israeli team trailed by nine points, 89-80, in the final quarter before a furious rally. Clutch baskets from Zach LeDay and Vasilije Micić brought Hapoel within three points, 91-88, with just 32 seconds remaining.
A turnover by Justin Robinson led to two free throws for Barcelona's Elijah Bryant, extending their lead. With possession back, Hapoel chose not to foul Barcelona, a decision that allowed Dario Brizuela to take a shot with five seconds left. Immediately after, Vasilije Micić attempted a difficult shot that nearly went in and could have resulted in a foul, potentially sending the game to overtime.
The game, which saw Hapoel Tel Aviv erase a nine-point deficit in just 93 seconds, ultimately ended with Barcelona securing the win, though the exact final score is not provided beyond the 91-88 point differential before the final seconds.
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