Hapoel Jerusalem Completes Perfect EuroCup Regular Season
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 to complete a perfect 7-0 regular season in the EuroCup, extending their overall winning streak to 12 games. Despite a poor defensive first half, the team rallied in the second, limiting the opponent's scoring. Key offensive contributions came from Kenny Lofton Jr., Devonte' Kekok, and Shayok Mielton, with seven players scoring in double figures. The win positions Jerusalem favorably for the playoffs and sets up a major domestic game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem finished the EuroCup regular season with a perfect 7-0 record.
- The team secured a 91-77 victory over Italian side Tortona.
- Jerusalem extended their overall winning streak to 12 consecutive games.
- Seven Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures during the game.
- The win sets up a significant domestic game against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a perfect 7-0 record in the EuroCup's regular season with a decisive 91-77 victory over Italian side Tortona on Wednesday. The win extends their undefeated streak across all competitions to 12 games. Despite a shaky defensive first half where they allowed 50 points, Jerusalem's intensity surged in the second half, limiting Tortona to just 27 points. This defensive turnaround, mirroring previous strong second-half performances, allowed them to control the game and secure a double-digit win.
Offensively, Hapoel Jerusalem showcased a balanced attack. Kenny Lofton Jr. led the team with 17 points in limited minutes, while Devonte' Kekok and Shayok Mielton each contributed 14 points. Seven players scored in double figures, including Jared Smith (11 points), Noam Levi (11 points), Lorenzo Brown (10 points), and Yovel Sussman (10 points). The team also recorded 25 assists against only 11 turnovers, shooting efficiently from both two-point and three-point range.
The victory places Jerusalem in a strong position to secure first place in their group, which could provide a home-court advantage in the knockout stages under the new best-of-three playoff format. However, their immediate focus shifts to a significant domestic matchup against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday. With their current momentum and confidence, Jerusalem appears well-prepared for this upcoming challenge.
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