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Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Team Prepares for League Match

By נועה פופלינגר

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Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team, undefeated in the EuroCup, faces Hapoel Emek in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Sasha Obradovic urged his team to show full respect and adapt their physicality. Player Eitan Burg called Hapoel Emek a quality, athletic team and aims to continue the winning momentum at home.

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Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team is preparing for an Israeli Premier League game against Hapoel Emek.
The team recently achieved a 6-0 perfect record in the EuroCup with a win over Aris Thessaloniki.
Coach Sasha Obradovic stressed the importance of respecting all league opponents.
Player Eitan Burg described Hapoel Emek as a quality, talented, and athletic team.
Hapoel Jerusalem aims to continue their positive momentum and secure a good result at home.

Following a significant EuroCup victory against Aris Thessaloniki, which maintained their perfect 6-0 record, Hapoel Jerusalem is set to return to the Israeli Premier League for a challenging game against Hapoel Emek. Ahead of the match, coach Sasha Obradovic and player Eitan Burg shared their perspectives.

Obradovic emphasized the need for respect towards all opponents in the league, stating, "It's not an easy team to play against like any other in Israel. They have a combination of defense and mobility. We need to come with full respect against every team, because each one deserves it." He stressed the importance of forgetting their recent EuroCup success, adapting their physicality, and sticking to their game plan.

Burg echoed the sentiment, describing Hapoel Emek as "a quality, talented, and athletic team." He expressed the team's desire to continue their positive momentum, leverage the energy of their home crowd, and achieve a favorable outcome.

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