Hapoel Jerusalem Owners' Intense Reaction Caught on Camera During Tense Game
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77, improving to 13-0 in all competitions. During a crucial late-game moment, owners Matan Adelson and Gal Mekel were filmed reacting passionately to a disputed foul call. The incident occurred with Hapoel leading by five points in the final minute.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77, remaining undefeated at 13-0.
- Owners Matan Adelson and Gal Mekel showed intense reactions during the game.
- The owners' emotions were captured on camera during a key foul call.
- The incident happened in the final minute of the game with Hapoel leading 76-71.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a significant 82-77 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday night, maintaining an undefeated 13-0 record across all competitions. The win came after a dramatic final quarter, during which the team's owners, Matan Adelson and co-owner Gal Mekel, were captured on camera displaying intense emotions.
The pivotal moment occurred with approximately one minute remaining and Hapoel Jerusalem leading 76-71. A foul was called against Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shakeem Milton, favoring Hapoel's Jimmer Clark. The Hapoel Jerusalem team protested the call, arguing that Milton had only touched the ball. Clark missed both free throws, and it was during this pause that Adelson and Mekel's animated reactions were broadcast.
The footage showed the owners visibly expressing their strong opinions regarding the controversial foul call, highlighting the high stakes and emotional atmosphere of the game.
