Hapoel's strong victory in Israeli Euroleague derby

The first Sunday game in the history of the Euroleague gave us an intense derby in Tel Aviv, with a resounding victory of Hapoel over Maccabi by 88-99. This important win allows Dimitris Itoudis' team to secure a place in the top six and keep the fight alive to be among the top four. With a record of 23-14, they are tied with Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe in the third to fifth position.

Outstanding Performances

Chris Jones shined with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists, showing his best version with the Israeli club. Meanwhile, Elijah Bryant was the top scorer for the red team with 19 points. On the local side, Lonnie Walker stood out with 17 points. Despite the intensity of the game, Hapoel controlled the game throughout the 40 minutes, maintaining the lead on the scoreboard from the first quarter.

Absolute Domination

The team led by Dimitris Itoudis maintained its supremacy throughout the game, with a double-digit advantage that held in the second half. The victory was not only a result of individual performance but also of a collective game that allowed Hapoel to dominate in all aspects of the match.

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