Hapoel Jerusalem claimed the Israeli Winner Cup by defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv
After securing victory in the 2023 Migdal State Cup against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem has once again emerged triumphant.
In the inaugural official competition of the season, the red-and-white team clinched the Israeli Winner Cup by defeating the EuroLeague participant with a final score of 79-71.
Speedy Smith, previously named MVP in the Israeli State Cup last year, proved to be a pivotal asset for his team once more, contributing 21 points with a 4/7 success rate from beyond the arc.
Zach Hankins came close to achieving a double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Levi Randolph added 17 points to the tally for Aleksandar Dzikic’s squad.
Conversely, Maccabi Tel Aviv faced considerable challenges, struggling both in three-point shooting (5/24, 21.0%) and at the free-throw line with six misses out of 18 attempts.
Despite the loss, Lorenzo Brown managed to accumulate 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the yellow-and-blue team.
Hapoel Jerusalem surprised Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the 2023 Israeli Winner Cup, the first official trophy of the season 🇮🇱
The core that brought the red-and-white team to the 2023 #BasketballCL Final Four delivered once more, with Speedy Smith shining:https://t.co/0QOkLMoVuy
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) October 1, 2023
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