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Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect in EuroCup After Dominating Win
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Aris Thessaloniki 84-73 in Belgrade on Wednesday, maintaining their perfect EuroCup record and taking sole possession of first place in Group A. Both teams entered the matchup undefeated with 5-0 records in the competition and matching eight-game winning streaks across all competitions.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Aris Thessaloniki 84-73 in Belgrade on Wednesday to remain undefeated in the EuroCup.
- 02The victory improved Hapoel Jerusalem's EuroCup record to 6-0 and handed Aris Thessaloniki their first loss in the competition.
- 03Both teams entered the Group A clash with perfect 5-0 EuroCup records and eight-game winning streaks.
- 04Aris Thessaloniki held a 40-35 lead at halftime before Jerusalem staged a second-half comeback.
- 05Shake Milton and Kenny Lofton Jr. led a crucial 14-0 run for Jerusalem in the third quarter.
- 06Approximately 100 Hapoel Jerusalem fans traveled to Belgrade to support the team.
- 07The win keeps Hapoel Jerusalem undefeated across all competitions, including their domestic league.
Approximately 100 Hapoel Jerusalem fans traveled to Belgrade to support coach Sasha Obradovic's team. Jerusalem started strong with an early 8-0 lead, but Aris Thessaloniki fought back to lead 19-18 after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 40-35 by halftime, led by Nenad Dimitrijevic.
Jerusalem surged in the third quarter with a 14-0 run spearheaded by Shake Milton and Kenny Lofton Jr. Although Aris narrowed the gap to a single point entering the final quarter, Jerusalem dominated the closing minutes, led by Lofton, to secure the victory and improve their EuroCup record to 6-0.
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