Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Player Jacob Toppin Expects Israeli Passport Soon
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv player Jacob Toppin anticipates receiving his Israeli passport soon after a lengthy process. The team has flown to Cyprus to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague derby on Thursday, seeking to avenge a recent loss. Players Tai Odiase and Jacob Toppin highlighted the need to minimize errors and turnovers to secure a victory. The team has reviewed past games and feels prepared for the upcoming rematch.
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- Jacob Toppin expects to receive his Israeli passport soon after a long process.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv traveled to Cyprus for a EuroLeague derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- The team seeks revenge after a recent painful loss to their city rivals.
- Player Tai Odiase stressed the need to reduce errors and limit opponent Daniel Theis.
- Jacob Toppin called the derby "everything" and emphasized avoiding turnovers.
Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball player Jacob Toppin expressed confidence that he will soon receive his Israeli passport, stating, "I believe I will get the Israeli passport soon. We went through a long process and I will get the passport soon." The team has traveled to Cyprus for an upcoming EuroLeague derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv, scheduled for Thursday. Hapoel is looking for a rematch after a recent painful loss to their city rivals in the Winner Cup final. Player Tai Odiase acknowledged the sting of the previous loss, saying, "It still hurts us a bit. We watched the video, we need to look forward because we have another game tomorrow." He added that the opponent's strategy is unlikely to change significantly, emphasizing the need for Hapoel to reduce their own errors. Odiase also commented on guarding Daniel Theis, suggesting they need to limit his open shots and execute proper box-outs. Toppin described the derby as "everything" to him and expressed a strong desire for the team to win, regardless of his personal playing time. Reflecting on the recent loss to Maccabi, Toppin noted that the team has reviewed the game and had a productive practice, feeling prepared for the upcoming match. He identified turnovers as a key area for improvement, stating, "Our game with the ball, we had a lot of turnovers against them and that led to a lot of their points. We need to not lose balls and it will be fine."
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