Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Warns Against Underestimating Italian Opponent
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem's coach, Saša Obradović, warned his team against underestimating Italian opponent Derthona in the EuroCup on Wednesday. He stated that the team's league position does not reflect their true quality, calling them a serious and physical opponent. Guard Jalen Smith added that Derthona has four guards capable of scoring heavily, emphasizing the need for strong defense. Hapoel Jerusalem aims to continue its winning streak in the competition.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem faces Derthona in the EuroCup on Wednesday, aiming to extend its winning streak.
- Coach Saša Obradović cautioned against underestimating Derthona despite their league standing.
- Obradović called Derthona a "very serious opponent" and "high-quality, physical team."
- Guard Jalen Smith highlighted Derthona's strong backcourt offense with four potent guards.
- Hapoel Jerusalem needs a good performance to maintain its perfect EuroCup record.
Hapoel Jerusalem is set to face Italian team Derthona on Wednesday in the seventh round of the EuroCup, aiming to maintain their perfect record in the competition. Ahead of the match, coach Saša Obradović emphasized the strength of their opponent, cautioning against judging them solely by their league standing. "This is a very serious opponent. Their place in the standings doesn't necessarily reflect their ability," Obradović stated. He described Derthona as a high-quality, physical team that has been playing excellent basketball, considering them among the best in their group alongside Aris.
Obradović highlighted the need for a strong performance from Hapoel Jerusalem to extend their winning streak. Guard Jalen Smith echoed the coach's assessment, describing Derthona as a tough team with significant offensive firepower, particularly in their backcourt. "They have four guards who can score 20 points," Smith noted, stressing the importance of defensive focus and adherence to their team's principles to secure a victory.
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