Hapoel Jerusalem Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in Basketball Derby
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in a basketball derby on Saturday night, maintaining their perfect 6-0 record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Key players Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown led the comeback win, which keeps coach Sasha Obradovic's team undefeated in league play. Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, now holds a losing record domestically after this second derby loss.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in a basketball derby.
- The win keeps Hapoel Jerusalem undefeated in the Israeli Basketball Premier League at 6-0.
- Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown were key players in Hapoel Jerusalem's comeback victory.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, now has a losing record in domestic play.
- Hapoel Jerusalem remains undefeated in all competitions except the Winner Cup semifinals.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant 82-77 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday night at the Menora Mivtachim Arena. The win maintained Hapoel Jerusalem's perfect start to the Israeli Basketball Premier League season, improving their record to 6-0 and keeping them atop the standings.
Led by strong performances from Devonte' Kekok and Lorenzo Brown, Hapoel Jerusalem mounted an impressive comeback in the final quarter, bolstered by a solid defensive effort. This victory extends coach Sasha Obradovic's team's undefeated streak across all competitions this season, excluding a loss in the Winner Cup semifinals, to 7-0 in the EuroCup and 6-0 in the league.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, now faces a losing record in domestic play after dropping both derby games this season. The team is struggling to keep pace with the league leaders and is performing below expectations.
Hapoel Jerusalem, despite not generating as much public attention as other teams, continues to achieve consistent results. This latest win marks another major test passed for Obradovic's squad, following previous away victories against top rivals.
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