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Hapoel Tel Aviv Player German Confident in Leadership Ability
Hapoel Tel Aviv opened their 2026/27 Winner League season on Sunday with a 95-82 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona at the Conch Arena. Dan Othuru led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 21 points, while guard Eugene German contributed 20 points. Christian Coleman led Beer Sheva/Dimona with 24 points and 16 rebounds.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 95-82 at the Conch Arena to open their domestic season.
- 02Dan Othuru was Hapoel Tel Aviv's top scorer with 21 points, while Eugene German added 20 points.
- 03Christian Coleman led Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona with 24 points and 16 rebounds in the defeat.
- 04Coach Dimitris Itoudis criticized a third-quarter lapse where a 14-point lead shrunk to just two points.
- 05Hapoel Tel Aviv recorded 21 assists compared to only nine turnovers during the game.
- 06Eugene German expressed confidence that he can lead Hapoel Tel Aviv in any competition.
- 07Hapoel Tel Aviv will host Besiktas in Sofia and play Panathinaikos in Athens in the EuroLeague this week.
- 08Coach Itoudis expressed optimism regarding the potential return of hosting EuroLeague games in Tel Aviv.
Despite the win, Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis expressed frustration over a third-quarter lapse where the opponent erased a 14-point lead to tie the score at 64. Itoudis called the run unacceptable and demanded greater focus and stability from his players. He did, however, praise the team's overall effort, noting their 21 assists to only nine turnovers.
Following his performance, German expressed high confidence, stating he can lead the team in any competition as long as they believe in him. The team is now preparing for a demanding EuroLeague week, hosting Besiktas in Sofia before traveling to face Panathinaikos in Athens. Itoudis also expressed optimism about the potential return of hosting EuroLeague games in Tel Aviv.
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