By Javier Molero/ jmolero@eurohoops.net
Hapoel Tel Aviv has been struggling in recent weeks. Itoudis’s men suffered their fifth consecutive defeat across all competitions after losing away to Hapoel Jerusalem (105-91).
Elijah Bryant (21) and Antonio Blakeney (20) were Hapoel’s top scorers, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. In Jerusalem, Jared Harper (23) and Cassius Winston (18) led the way in the second half.
The first half had some ups and downs, with Itoudis’s team dominating the first quarter, but Hapoel Jerusalem fought back before the break (43-40).
The local team increased the pace in the third quarter (33-22), and Hapoel Tel Aviv couldn’t contain Winston’s talent on the court. Itoudis’ team didn’t react in the final minutes, and lost on the road (105-91).
Israel Basketball Super League Round 16
- Nes Ziona – Maccabi Rishon 63-72
- Hapoel Holon – Bnei Herzliya 76-87
- Hapoel HaEmek – Maccabi Ironi Ramat 94-83
- Ironi Kiryat – Hapoel Be’er Sheva 84-86
- Hapoel Jerusalem – Hapoel Tel Aviv 105-91
Israel Basketball Super League Standings: Hapoel Tel Aviv 30 (14-2), Maccabi Tel Aviv (14-1), Hapoel HaEmek 12-4), Bnei Herzliya (12-4)…
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