Vitoria-Hapoël Tel-Aviv : Un record de 131 points en une seule mi-temps
Le match entre Vitoria (Baskonia) et l'Hapoël Tel-Aviv a été le théâtre d'une première mi-temps historique, marquant un total impressionnant de 131 points cumulés. Ce résultat a permis à Baskonia de briser une série de huit défaites consécutives, portant son bilan à 10 victoires et 24 défaites. L'Hapoël, malgré cette défaite qui le place à 20 victoires et 13 défaites, conserve sa cinquième position et reste un sérieux prétendant aux playoffs.
Côté Baskonia, sept joueurs ont dépassé la barre des dix points, avec Trent Forrest en tête (22 points), suivi de Mamadou Diakite (15), Kobe Simmons (14) et Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (13). Pour l'Hapoël, Elijah Bryant a été le plus performant avec 26 points, tandis que Dan Oturu a ajouté 21 points et Antonio Blakeney 19.
Les 20 premières minutes de jeu ont établi un nouveau record de points cumulés en une mi-temps (67-64 en faveur de Baskonia) depuis la saison 2007-2008, surpassant le précédent record de 125 points établi par l'AS Monaco et le Paris Basketball plus tôt dans la saison. Après cette explosion offensive, le rythme s'est naturellement ralenti au troisième quart-temps. Baskonia a alors mis l'accent sur sa défense, creusant progressivement l'écart pour finalement s'assurer une victoire de neuf points.
« Il nous fallait juste réussir quelques arrêts défensifs », a commenté Trent Forrest. « C'était la première mi-temps la plus prolifique en points – nous avions tous les deux plus de 60 points à la pause – donc il nous suffisait de réussir quelques arrêts défensifs pour être en bonne position pour gagner. »
Vitoria-Hapoel Tel Aviv: A Record 131 Points in a Single Half (English Translation)
The game between Vitoria (Baskonia) and Hapoel Tel Aviv witnessed a historic first half, with an impressive total of 131 combined points. This outcome allowed Baskonia to snap an eight-game losing streak, bringing their record to 10 wins and 24 losses. Hapoel, despite this defeat which places them at 20 wins and 13 losses, maintains its fifth position and remains a strong playoff contender.
For Baskonia, seven players scored over ten points, with Trent Forrest leading the way (22 points), followed by Mamadou Diakite (15), Kobe Simmons (14), and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (13). For Hapoel, Elijah Bryant was the top performer with 26 points, while Dan Oturu added 21 points and Antonio Blakeney 19.
The first 20 minutes of play set a new record for combined points in a half (67-64 in favor of Baskonia) since the 2007-2008 season, surpassing the previous record of 125 points set by AS Monaco and Paris Basketball earlier in the season. After this offensive explosion, the pace naturally slowed in the third quarter. Baskonia then focused on defense, gradually widening the gap to ultimately secure a nine-point victory.
"We just needed to get some defensive stops," commented Trent Forrest. "It was the most prolific first half in terms of points – we both had over 60 points at the break – so we just needed to get some defensive stops to be in a good position to win."
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