Hapoel Coach Itoudis Sidesteps Controversy After Derby Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis refused to discuss a controversial "obstruction foul" following his team's narrow 71-74 basketball loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Itoudis attributed the defeat to 18 turnovers and a lack of energy, stating the team must "move on." He also defended his player rotation decisions after the intense derby match.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel coach Dimitris Itoudis refused to comment on a potential "obstruction foul" after the derby loss.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 74-71 in a lengthy basketball derby.
- Itoudis cited 18 turnovers and a lack of energy as reasons for the loss.
- The coach defended his player rotation strategy following the game.
Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis declined to comment on a potential "obstruction foul" after his team's 71-74 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in a dramatic derby that stretched over two hours. "We lost this time, we move on," Itoudis stated, focusing instead on his team's performance, which he described as lacking sufficient energy. He highlighted the team's 18 turnovers, a significant number compared to their usual average of nine, and noted that they failed to make plays in crucial moments.
Addressing player rotation, Itoudis defended his decisions, stating that it was not related to fatigue. He mentioned that 12 players, including Tomer Ginat, were involved in the game, and that the decision regarding Tamir Blatt was his alone. The coach emphasized the team's need to move forward after the defeat.
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