1. A big disappointment for Hapoel Jerusalem after the 104:80 defeat yesterday (Saturday) to Maccabi Tel Aviv, in a game where the result should have been much higher in favor of the Yellows.
"There was a very high expectation for the game, we had a lot of players who experienced it for the first time, to play in this arena against the Euroleague team. We felt this tension with our players. Concluded Oren Amiel.
Forward Kaiser Gates added: "This game did not go in our direction. We wanted to win and also made some good moves, but the balls did not go into us."
Jerusalem fans, last night, Photo: Alan Shiver
2. The Jerusalem team has six foreigners on the roster, so in every game the professional team chooses who to leave out.
For the game at Menora Mivtachim Hall, the Reds decided to register Anthony Bennett in place of Thun Maker.
"Right now the main effort is in Europe," the club explained, "and we did not want Bennett not to play two full weeks before the important game on Wednesday against Ostrov (the player was injured or ill in the last league games), so we decided to give him minutes."
Kaiser Gates Amiel does not want to give up due to his defensive advantages and his ability to maintain 3-4 positions, so the only dilemma was between Bennett and Maker.
As we wrote last week, the team is aware that they need to strengthen with an inside player who can produce points and be a goal in color.
One of the names that came up is by Arnett Multri, but the player signed this weekend in the Chinese league.
Amiel, last night at the Heichal, Photo: Alan Shiber
The club wants to put everything aside and focus on playing in Poland.
Another loss could eliminate the European season already in October, and at most leave a realistic chance for third place to settle a series in play-in against a strong opponent without a home advantage.
"We have to win," the team said.
4. The one who saw the result and was disappointed is the ex-Curtis Geralds who hinted on the Instagram account that he can be called and that he is available to help his former team.
The player signed in August in Zamalek from the Egyptian league, given the situation it may also be worth considering this option.
