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EuroLeague: Hapoel Tel Aviv Defeats Virtus Bologna in Seventh Round Match

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a significant 90-81 victory over Virtus Bologna in a EuroLeague basketball game played in Sofia on Wednesday, overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit. The win marks Hapoel's fifth victory in seven games this season, boosting their standing in the race for a top-six position.

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What happened

  1. 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Virtus Bologna 90-81 in Sofia on Wednesday after trailing by 12 points at halftime.
  2. 02The victory marks Hapoel Tel Aviv's fifth win in seven EuroLeague games this regular season.
  3. 03A dominant 28-12 third-quarter performance turned the game around, allowing Hapoel to take a 64-62 lead.
  4. 04Zach LeDay recorded his first EuroLeague double-double in 1,356 days, dating back to February 3, 2023.
  5. 05LeDay led his team in rebounds, minutes, and efficiency, scoring 10 rebounds and 21 or 22 points.
  6. 06Vasilije Micić and Zach LeDay were instrumental in leading Hapoel's offensive comeback in the second half.
  7. 07Hapoel Tel Aviv's next EuroLeague matchups will be against Anadolu Efes and Dubai.

Coached by Dimitris Itoudis, Hapoel trailed 48-36 at halftime after committing defensive errors in the second quarter. However, they mounted a major comeback in the second half, outscoring the Italian team 28-12 in the third quarter to take a 64-62 lead. Tightened defense and key offensive contributions from Vasilije Micić and Zach LeDay propelled the team to victory.

LeDay was the standout player, recording his first EuroLeague double-double in 1,356 days. He led Hapoel in minutes played and efficiency rating, finishing with 10 rebounds and either 21 points, according to Sport5 and Mako, or 22 points, according to NEWSru Israel. This was LeDay's first double-double since February 3, 2023, and his first game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since 2022.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's upcoming EuroLeague games will be against Anadolu Efes and Dubai.

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