Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Warns Against Underestimating Italian Opponent
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem will play Tortona in Italy on Wednesday in the EuroCup, aiming to extend their winning streak. Coach Sasha Obradovic warned against underestimating the Italian team, calling them a "very serious opponent" and among the best in their group. Guard Jalen Smith noted Tortona's toughness and dangerous backcourt, emphasizing the need to stop their key players.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem faces Tortona in Italy on Wednesday in the EuroCup's seventh round.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic called Tortona a "very serious opponent" not to be underestimated.
- Obradovic considers Tortona among the best teams in their EuroCup group.
- Guard Jalen Smith highlighted Tortona's toughness and potent backcourt offense.
- Hapoel Jerusalem aims to maintain its perfect EuroCup record and winning streak.
Hapoel Jerusalem is set to play an away game in Italy against Tortona on Wednesday, marking the seventh round of the EuroCup. The Israeli team aims to maintain its perfect record in the competition and extend its winning streak.
Ahead of the match, Hapoel Jerusalem's coach, Sasha Obradovic, and guard Jalen Smith shared their thoughts on the opponent and keys to the game. Obradovic expressed high regard for Tortona, cautioning against judging them solely by their league standing. "This is a very serious opponent. Their place in the standings does not necessarily reflect their ability," Obradovic stated. He highlighted Tortona's quality, recent player signing, physical play, and excellent basketball, considering them the best opponent in their group alongside Aris. He emphasized the need for a strong performance to continue their winning streak.
Guard Jalen Smith echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the Italian team's toughness and offensive firepower. "They are a very tough team, as their record shows. They have four guards who can score 20 points," Smith noted. He stressed the importance of stopping these players and adhering to Hapoel Jerusalem's own principles during the game.
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