Hapoel Jerusalem Completes Perfect EuroCup First Half With Dominant Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 to complete a perfect 7-0 first half in the EuroCup and maintain an overall 12-0 record. Coach Sasha Obradovic praised the team's second-half defense and character, though he noted captain Yuval Sussman played too many minutes. Sussman highlighted defensive intensity as the key to overcoming an early deficit and an unpredictable offensive approach. The team looks forward to facing Maccabi Tel Aviv next.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem finished the EuroCup first half undefeated at 7-0 after beating Tortona 91-77.
- The team boasts an overall undefeated record of 12-0 across all competitions.
- Coach Sasha Obradovic cited strong second-half defense and character as keys to victory.
- Captain Yuval Sussman played the entire second half, a factor in the win but deemed too many minutes.
- Sussman described Hapoel Jerusalem as an "unpredictable team defensively" with diverse scoring threats.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a perfect 7-0 record in the EuroCup's first half, defeating Italian side Tortona 91-77 on Wednesday. The team also holds an undefeated 12-0 record across all competitions ahead of their league clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday. Coach Sasha Obradovic expressed satisfaction with the victory, highlighting the team's dominant second-half defense and ability to find open shots. He noted the importance of character in the hard-fought game, praising the individual contributions of all players on the court and improved one-on-one defense compared to the first half.
Obradovic specifically addressed Yuval Sussman's extended playing time, stating that while Sussman was a key factor in the win, playing the entire second half was not ideal for the long term. Sussman, the team captain, acknowledged the defensive improvement as the key to the game, noting the team's struggle with energy and focus in the first half. He described Hapoel Jerusalem as an "unpredictable team defensively," emphasizing their ability to find advantages against any defense and their lack of reliance on a single player, a strength that will be further enhanced by Jared Harper's return.
Shayok Milon contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, expressing happiness with the win despite initial defensive struggles. He acknowledged areas for improvement but was content with the outcome. Other players like Nimrod Levy, Kenny Lofton, Jaylen Smith, and David Roddy were also mentioned for their contributions, with Roddy taking control in the final quarter. Sussman also mentioned feeling tired but committed to doing whatever the team needs, prioritizing the win over personal fatigue.
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