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Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Panathinaikos for Major EuroLeague Upset
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a historic 91-81 road victory against Panathinaikos Athens on Friday, handing the Greek powerhouse its first EuroLeague loss of the season. The win in Athens improved Hapoel's EuroLeague record to 4-2 and is celebrated as one of the greatest achievements in the club's history.
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- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos Athens 91-81 in Athens, handing the Greek team their first EuroLeague loss of the season.
- 02The victory improved Hapoel Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record to 4-2 and marked Panathinaikos' first home loss of the season.
- 03Zach LeDay led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 17 points, while Elijah Bryant contributed 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
- 04Vasilije Micic sealed the victory for Hapoel Tel Aviv by hitting a crucial late three-pointer as the shot clock expired.
- 05Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis secured a personal victory over his former mentor, Panathinaikos coach Zeljko Obradovic.
- 06Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai praised Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos as a great strategist and expressed surprise at the win.
- 07The team's defense limited Panathinaikos to only five successful three-point shots while Hapoel recorded 22 assists and 12 turnovers.
Zach LeDay led Hapoel with 17 points, while Elijah Bryant added 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Vasilije Micic contributed nine points and eight assists, including a crucial late three-pointer that sealed the victory. Hapoel's defense limited Panathinaikos to only five successful three-point shots, and the team showcased strong depth with Bruno Caboclo scoring eight points in just five minutes.
The game featured a tactical duel between Hapoel's coach Dimitris Itoudis and his former mentor, Panathinaikos coach Zeljko Obradovic. Following the match, Hapoel owner Ofer Yanai praised Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos as a great strategist, admitting he was surprised by the victory against such a strong squad. The win has fueled Hapoel's aspirations to reach the EuroLeague Final Four.
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