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Hapoel Tel Aviv Hosts Anadolu Efes in EuroLeague Clash
Hapoel Tel Aviv is hosting Turkish team Anadolu Efes in Bulgaria for their eighth EuroLeague game, aiming to extend a three-game winning streak in the European competition. The Israeli team, coached by Dimitris Itoudis, is looking to rebound from a domestic league loss to Hapoel Jerusalem on October 25th. The game is being played at the Arena Botevgrad in Bulgaria, where Hapoel Tel Aviv traveled shortly after players cast their votes in Israel's general election.
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- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv is hosting Anadolu Efes in Bulgaria for their eighth EuroLeague game, seeking a fourth consecutive European victory.
- 02The Israeli team is playing with only 11 available players due to injuries and illnesses.
- 03Vasilije Micic is sidelined with ankle sensitivity, and Jacob Toppin is out with a viral illness causing dizziness.
- 04Kadeem Carrington is the only Israeli player included in Hapoel Tel Aviv's European roster for this game.
- 05Anadolu Efes star Mike James is out for the season with a severe injury, leaving Dario Saric to lead their offense.
- 06Hapoel Tel Aviv previously defeated Anadolu Efes in both of their matchups during the last season.
- 07The game is being played at the Arena Botevgrad in Bulgaria, following Hapoel Tel Aviv's domestic league loss to Hapoel Jerusalem.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is facing significant roster limitations, with only 11 players available for the match. Vasilije Micic is sidelined due to ankle sensitivity, while Jacob Toppin is missing the game due to a viral illness causing dizziness. Kadeem Carrington is the sole Israeli player in Hapoel's European rotation, as Tomer Ginat and Bar Timor were left out.
Anadolu Efes enters the game with two consecutive EuroLeague victories but is missing star player Mike James, who is out for the season with a severe injury. The Turkish team's offense is expected to be led by Dario Saric, who returned to the EuroLeague after nine seasons in the NBA. Last season, Hapoel Tel Aviv won both of its matchups against Anadolu Efes.
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