Mission accomplished.
Hapoel Jerusalem did its thing, today (Thursday) defeating Menersa 85:90 after a dramatic overtime.
Yotam Halperin's team, finished in second place at home, and on the way also achieved the home advantage in the playoffs of the Champions Cup.
The rival in the series (the best of three) will be the Ukrainian Promitei, coached by the Israeli nano Ginzburg.
The series will be launched next Wednesday at the arena.
Even before the game, Jerusalem knew that a loss would drag them into a difficult and homeless series against Tenerife, but as mentioned, the Jerusalem team knew how to win the whole pot.
To remind you, at the end of the round Jerusalem had a negative balance of 3: 0, in fact already outside the factory, but now at the end of the second house games, Yotam Halperin's team with a 3: 3 balance and even with a home advantage in the playoffs.
The game today took place after two postponements because the Spanish team was paralyzed for more than three weeks because of Corona.
The Spanish team has already risen directly to the top 16 and reached the game just 36 hours after a grueling game against Real Madrid.
Despite all the encouraging data that was incumbent on her, the Spanish team made life difficult for the Jerusalemites and was not at all far from winning the critical game.
In the decisive minutes of legal time, the visitors went up to a 3-point lead and then received a three by Sylvian Francisco, which equalized the score.
Jerusalem had one last ball to win the game but Obasuhan lost it in the last attack and the game went to extra time (78:78).
Yotam Halperin passes final instructions, today in front of Manresa,
Jaylen Adams defending, Photo: FIBA Champions League
In extra time, Jerusalem managed to rise thanks to anchor Suleiman Braimo (23 points) and Adam Ariel (15 points) until the precious victory, which secured them a home game in the playoffs with a good chance for the top 16. Ultimately provided a double-double of 19 points and 12 assists (despite 7 turnovers).
And a few words about the upcoming rival: Promitei is the champion of Ukraine and this is the first season in its history in the European factories.
The team finished third in House A with a 3: 3 balance.
In the Ukrainian squad you can find three exes, who managed to play in our local league: DiAngelo Harrison, DJ Kennedy and Chris Duo.
Ariel Ariel is looking for a place in color, Photo: FIBA Champions League
Suleiman Braimo bounces the Spaniards in the air,
Retin Obsuhan leads a ball against Manresa, Photo: FIBA Champions League
Riding on Suleiman Braimo,
Retin Obasohan hovers in front of Manresa, Photo: FIBA Champions League
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