Hapoel Jerusalem Continues Winning Streak With EuroCup Victory Over Tortona
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 in Italy in the EuroCup, extending their undefeated streak. The Israeli team, also perfect in their domestic league, overcame a slow start and defensive struggles to secure the win. Key offensive contributions came from Kenny Lofton Jr., Derrick Kookok, and Lorenzo Brown.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 in Italy during the EuroCup.
- The victory extended Hapoel Jerusalem's undefeated streak across all competitions.
- Jerusalem overcame an early 0-11 deficit to secure the win.
- Kenny Lofton Jr. and Derrick Kookok were key offensive players for Jerusalem.
- The team also maintains a perfect record in their domestic league.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant road victory against Italian side Tortona in the seventh round of the EuroCup, extending their impressive undefeated streak across all competitions. The Israeli team, already leading their domestic league with a perfect record, maintained their strong form in Europe, having not lost a game since early October.
The match in Northern Italy saw a closely contested first half, with both teams exchanging leads. After a slow start for Jerusalem, who fell behind 0-11, they rallied through strong performances from Kenny Lofton Jr. and Derrick Kookok, with contributions from Shayok Miltown and Yuval Sussman. Despite offensive firepower from both sides, Jerusalem struggled defensively, allowing Tortona to maintain a narrow advantage, leading 50-48 at halftime.
The second half continued with intense play and shifting control. Jerusalem's offense, led by Lofton Jr., Kookok, Miltown, and Lorenzo Brown, found its rhythm, with Nimrod Levy and Sussman adding crucial three-pointers. However, defensive lapses persisted, preventing Jerusalem from establishing a significant lead and keeping the game tight, with Jerusalem holding a slim 69-68 advantage entering the final quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Hapoel Jerusalem pulled away, showcasing an effective and potent offense to secure a 91-77 win. Lofton Jr. and Kookok dominated the paint, supported by Brown and Miltown managing the game and scoring key points. Levy and Sussman hit from beyond the arc, widening the gap. Despite efforts from Tortona's Daniel Maddox Jr. and Jordan Bortolani, Jerusalem's offense proved too much, though their defense continued to allow Tortona to score until the end of the game.
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