Hapoel Jerusalem Claims Top EuroCup Defense After Dominant Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 to maintain a perfect 7-0 record in the EuroCup's first group stage round. The team credited captain Yuval Sussman for his crucial second-half performance and defensive contributions. Hapoel Jerusalem will next face Rostock in Europe and then play Maccabi Tel Aviv in a highly anticipated domestic league game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Tortona 91-77 to remain undefeated at 7-0 in the EuroCup.
- Club officials credited captain Yuval Sussman for "winning plays" and strong defense in the victory.
- The team aims for an eighth straight EuroCup win against Rostock next Tuesday.
- Key scorers included Kenny Lofton Jr. (17 points) and Shayok Miltom (14 points).
- Hapoel Jerusalem will face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a "Clasico" game this Saturday.
Hapoel Jerusalem maintained its perfect record in the EuroCup, defeating Italian side Tortona 91-77 on the road to finish the first round of the group stage with a 7-0 record. The team, coached by Sasha Obradovic, will aim for their eighth consecutive European victory next Tuesday against Rostock in Germany.
Key scorers for Hapoel Jerusalem included Kenny Lofton Jr. with 17 points, Shayok Miltom and Devonte' Keokok with 14 each, Nimrod Levi with 11, and Lorenzo Brown and Yuval Sussman with 10 apiece. Miltom acknowledged the team's initial defensive lapses but expressed satisfaction with the win, stating, "We have things to improve, but you can't complain when you come home with a win."
The club attributed the victory significantly to captain Yuval Sussman, who played a crucial role in the second half with 10 points and a +24 plus-minus rating. "We are the best defensive team in the competition, largely thanks to Sussman," a club representative stated. "He made winning plays on both ends of the court, and this win is entirely on him. Stopping an opponent at 9 points in the final quarter is impressive."
Lorenzo Brown also received praise for his mature performance, contributing 10 points and 4 assists in 21 minutes. The team is now preparing for a "Clasico" match against Maccabi Tel Aviv this Saturday, with approximately 1,000 Hapoel Jerusalem fans expected to attend the game at Menora Mivtachim Arena.
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