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In Jerusalem they celebrate: "We are the best team in Israel" | Israel today

2023-02-16T21:41:45.024Z


The Reds celebrated a seventh victory in the state cup • Dzikic: "The connection between us is much stronger than each individual player" • Zach Hankins: "I am very excited for our fans"


For the seventh time in history: Hapoel Jerusalem won the state cup after 61:67 in the Pis Arena over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Aleksandar Džikić's group dictated the pace, and showed a lot of character when they knew how to repel the yellows' comeback attempts.

Speedy Smith (16 points and 9 assists) and Blazer (12 points) made the difference with a great defensive game.

Zack Hankins concluded: "There is no doubt that now the feeling is amazing. I have not won a title in Israel before, I am very excited for our fans. We believe we are the best team in Israel and we showed it tonight. Our defense makes the difference. We excel in big games and tonight."

Hapoel Jerusalem lifts the state cup,

Or Cornelius: "Everyone knows how hard I worked to get to these places, it excites me. I sacrificed a lot and this is my bachelor's degree, the club is amazing and I want to kiss each one. I am happy with the people I work with every day, I love them. Džikić gave me A role from the beginning of the season, happy that I manage to be part of the team."

Coulson doesn't believe it, photo: Alan Shiver

Dzikich concluded: "The connection between us is much stronger than each individual player. We knew we had to match Maccabi Tel Aviv in energy."

"The process started in the summer, when we rebuilt the team. I believe we have good guys, and when we started putting together the squad we tried to sign the best Israelis possible. There were players who didn't want to come because they had better offers, but I believe this team is simply good together.

Hapoel Jerusalem lifts the State Cup, photo: Alan Shiver

"I have nothing to say about those who claimed that this team is mediocre, and that I am an average coach, but as a team we are better. In a playoff series, it is more difficult to beat superior teams, but in a game like this with 40 points, it is possible. We knew we had to win with energy and rebounds, make them score less . If you allow them to play, they know how to do it. We are far from being basketball geniuses, but we just know how to play together."

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Source: israelhayom

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