Hapoel Tel Aviv Recovers with League Win, Coach Itoudis Cites Lapses
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Bnei Herzliya 78-71 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, recovering from recent losses. Player Tayi Odiase highlighted the team's focus and aggression, while coach Dimitris Itoudis criticized a late-game slowdown as "unacceptable." The team also rested player Amir Coffey by mutual agreement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Bnei Herzliya 78-71 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Coach Dimitris Itoudis called a late-game slowdown in pace "unacceptable."
- Player Tayi Odiase focused on team goals and aggressive play.
- Amir Coffey was rested by mutual decision with the coach.
- The team recovered from losses in the derby, Winner Cup, and EuroLeague.
Hapoel Tel Aviv bounced back from recent derby losses to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final and the EuroLeague, securing a 78-71 victory over Bnei Herzliya in the Israeli Basketball Premier League on Saturday. Player Tayi Odiase, who was one point shy of his career-high in the league, expressed his focus on team goals and aggressive play, which he felt was crucial after tough losses. He noted the team's improved concentration, preventing a comeback similar to previous games, and stated, "Herzliya didn't come back into the game, we are the ones who brought them back."
Coach Dimitris Itoudis acknowledged the team built something strong for three quarters and held a promising lead. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with a slowdown in pace during a certain stage, calling it "unacceptable." Itoudis emphasized the need to maintain intensity and not ease up, stating, "We must work on this and must not take our foot off the gas."
Regarding player Amir Coffey's absence, Itoudis clarified it was a mutual decision to give him rest after the previous game. The coach also thanked the fans for their support, noting the presence of many children in the crowd.
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