Hapoel Jerusalem put on an impressive show at home, securing a convincing 103-76 victory over Aris in the BKT EuroCup. This win was a strong statement, helping them improve to a positive 3-2 record in Group A. It was a challenging debut for Aris’s new coach, Igor Milicic, as his team struggled to keep up with the hosts’ intensity.
🏀 Hapoel’s Game-Changing Third Quarter
The turning point came in the third quarter, where Hapoel Jerusalem outscored Aris 31-20. They carried this momentum into the final period with a quick 7-0 run, building a lead that was too large for Aris to overcome. Jared Harper was a standout player for the winning side, leading his team with an excellent performance of 18 points and 9 assists.
🌟 Other Key Matchups in the EuroCup
In other matches, Cluj-Napoca also had a strong performance, winning 95-76 against Hamburg on the road. Daron “Fats” Russell was the star of that game with 26 points, guiding his team’s dominance in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Trento secured a close 91-87 away victory over Panionios, thanks to Devante Jones, who scored 20 points, including the crucial final four points of the game.
📊 A Look at the Group Standings
Here’s how the teams stand in their respective groups after the latest round of games.
GROUP A Standings
- Bahcesehir 4-0
- Cedevita Olimpija 3-1
- Manresa 3-1
- Hapoel Jerusalem 3-2
- Cluj-Napoca 3-2
- Slask 2-2
- Aris 2-3
- Venice 1-3
- Neptunas 1-3
- Hamburg 0-5
GROUP B Standings
- JL Bourg 4-0
- Besiktas 3-1
- Ulm 3-1
- Trento 2-3
- Buducnost 2-2
- Turk Telekom 2-2
- London Lions 2-2
- Chemnitz 1-3
- Lietkabelis 1-3
- Panionios 1-4
