Hapoel Jerusalem Overcomes Deficit for EuroCup Victory
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 on the road in the EuroCup, overcoming an early double-digit deficit with strong second-half defense. The win secured a perfect 7-0 record in the EuroCup first half and a 12-0 overall streak for Jerusalem. Coach Sasha Obradovic praised the team's character and defense, while player Yuval Sussman noted the defensive improvement was key. The team looks ahead to a league game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem beat Tortona 91-77 in the EuroCup, completing a perfect first half.
- The team extended its overall winning streak to 12-0 across all competitions.
- Yuval Sussman played significant minutes in the second half, deemed excessive by the coach.
- Shake Milton scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the victory.
- Hapoel Jerusalem will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a league game on Saturday.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a comeback victory on Wednesday, defeating Italian team Tortona 91-77 on the road in the EuroCup. The team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, overcame an early double-digit deficit with strong defense in the crucial moments to achieve the win. This victory capped a perfect first half of the EuroCup season for Jerusalem, extending their winning streak to 7-0 in the tournament and 12-0 across all competitions. They are now set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a highly anticipated league game on Saturday.
Obradovic expressed satisfaction with the win, noting that while the first half was challenging, the team found its rhythm in the second. He highlighted the team's dominant defense and ability to generate open shots as key factors. "We won because of character," Obradovic stated, emphasizing that every player contributed. He acknowledged that while Yuval Sussman was instrumental in the win, the significant minutes he played in the second half were excessive for the long term.
Shake Milton, who contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shared the team's initial struggles with defense but was pleased with the outcome. "There's room for improvement, but there's nothing to complain about after a win," Milton said, expressing excitement for the team's future.
Yuval Sussman also commented on the defensive improvement, stating it was the key to the game. He noted the team's defensive lapse in the first half, where Tortona scored 50 points, contrasting it with their usual standard. Sussman attributed the early deficit and low energy to potential fear but highlighted the team's ability to recover. Regarding his extensive playing time in the second half, Sussman admitted to feeling tired but reiterated his commitment to doing whatever the team needs. He also pointed to the team's diverse strengths, with different players stepping up, mentioning contributions from Nimrod Levi, Shake Milton, Jaylen Smith, and David Roddy, and anticipating further strength with the return of Jared Harper.
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