Hapoel Tel Aviv has managed to avoid a sweep in the Euroleague playoffs. After suffering significant defeats in their first two games in Madrid, the Israeli club broke their losing streak this Tuesday in Bulgaria, winning 76-69. Elijah Bryant, a strong contender for MVP this season, delivered another outstanding performance with 19 points and 9 rebounds, notably sinking the decisive shot that sealed the victory (68-61 in the 38th minute).
This win not only prevents a crushing elimination for Hapoel but also marks their very first victory in the history of the Euroleague playoffs. Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th, at 8 PM. Even if they win this upcoming game, Dimitris Itoudis’s team faces a formidable challenge, as they will still need to secure a win in Madrid to advance to the next stage. Real Madrid has only lost once at home in the Euroleague this season.
English Translation:
Hapoel Tel Aviv has avoided the sweep! After being largely defeated in their first two encounters in Madrid, the Israeli club managed to turn the tide this Tuesday in Bulgaria with a 76-69 victory. Elijah Bryant, a strong contender for MVP this season, was once again exceptional, scoring 19 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, notably hitting the shot that ended the suspense (68-61, 38th minute).
Beyond preventing a decisive elimination, this win represents Hapoel’s very first triumph in the history of the Euroleague playoffs. Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th, at 8 PM. Even with a victory in that game, the task will remain very difficult for Dimitris Itoudis’s squad, as they will ultimately need to win in Madrid to qualify, a venue where Real Madrid has only lost once this season in the Euroleague.