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Career high for Harper: Hapoel beats Ljubljana 83-94!
The guard scored a career-high 30 points in Europe, Hapoel improved to a 2-4 record in the competition with a 83-94 win over Cedevita Olimpija in Ljubljana.
30/10/2024
| 21:30
| Post-Game
With one center and several injuries, Hapoel Jerusalem delivered one of their most impressive performances of the EuroCup season on Wednesday night, defeating Cedevita Olimpija 94:83 in Ljubljana. Despite being without Austin Wiley, Justin Smith, and Nimrod Levi due to injury, the Reds covered for the absences with a brilliant performance from their backcourt: Jared Harper led with a career-high 30 points on excellent shooting (6/8 from the field, 12/14 from the free-throw line), Yovel Zoosman contributed 18 points (including 4/7 from three) and 6 rebounds, while Kadin Carrington added 17 points, giving Hapoel a 25-point lead in the third quarter.
Even the forwards, who had to play center due to the short roster, stepped up—Chris Johnson (11 points, 11 rebounds) and Gabi Chachashvili played key roles, leading Hapoel to victory in the battle for rebounds. The win improves their record to 2-4, placing them in third place in Group B. Next, they’ll face Italian team Venezia in the upcoming EuroCup round, but before that, they will play an away game against Hapoel Gilboa Galil in the fifth round of the Israeli League.
Game Summary
Starting Five for Hapoel: Speedy Smith, Kadin Carrington, Yovel Zoosman, Jeremy Morgan, Gabi Chachashvili.
Starting Five for Cedevita Olimpija: D.J. Stewart, Devonta Jones, Martins Geben, Devin Robinson, Jaka Blazic.
Hapoel struggled early on, but Cedevita Olimpija didn’t capitalize, and after three minutes, the score was 2-6. Chris Johnson’s entry off the bench provided a spark, as Hapoel went on a 9-0 run with contributions from four different players. However, they struggled to score again for three minutes, allowing the Slovenian side to regain the lead. The teams traded baskets, and the first quarter ended in a 19-19 tie.
Harper and Chachashvili led an 8-0 run for Hapoel in the second quarter, with Zoosman’s points giving the Reds a 10-point lead. Harper and Robinson traded baskets, but Johnson dominated, making an impact all over the floor. Hapoel ended the half leading 45-36.
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Coming out of the break, Hapoel maintained high energy and excellent defense, with Zoosman and Harper driving them to a 52-39 lead. Despite a timely three from Blazic, the visitors’ fast-paced attack left the hosts floundering. A pair of three-pointers from Jeremy Morgan and Zoosman increased the lead to 16 points. Harper and Carrington added their own three-pointers, and a flawless trip to the free-throw line by Harper put Hapoel ahead 77-55 at the end of the third quarter.
In the final period, Hapoel pushed their lead to 25 points, but Cedevita Olimpija made a late charge, cutting the deficit to 15 with a 3-pointer from Gregor Glas. However, Harper’s 30-point performance ensured Hapoel held onto a comfortable lead, with the final score reading 94-83.
Scoring for Hapoel:
Jared Harper 30 (6/8 FG, 2/3 3PT, 12/14 FT, 5 Assists), Yovel Zoosman 18 (1/4 FG, 4/7 3PT, 4/4 FT, 6 Rebounds), Khadin Carrington 17 (2/5 FG, 3/5 3PT, 4/5 FT), Chris Johnson 11 (1/5 3PT, 4/4 FT, 11 Rebounds, 3 Steals), Jeremy Morgan 8 (3/4 FG, 7 Rebounds), Gabi Chachashvili 7 (3/4 FG), Justin Smith 3 (1/9 FG)
Scoring for Cedevita Olimpija:
Jaka Blazic 15 (3/9 3PT, 4 Turnovers), Gregor Glas 13 (3/6 3PT, 4 Turnovers), Devin Robinson 12 (5/12 FG), Devonta Jones 12 (4/10 FG, 4/4 FT, 6 Assists, 3 Steals), Joan Bringer 10 (3/4 2PT, 4/8 FT, 6 Rebounds), Marten Geben 8 (4/7 FG), Nikolic 3 (1/4 3PT, 5 Assists), Stewart 2 (5 Assists)
Smith’s Struggles Were Overcome by the Backcourt Performance of His Teammates.
Even the forwards, who had to play center due to the short roster, stepped up—Chris Johnson (11 points, 11 rebounds) and Gabi Chachashvili played key roles, leading Hapoel to victory in the battle for rebounds. The win improves their record to 2-4, placing them in third place in Group B. Next, they’ll face Italian team Venezia in the upcoming EuroCup round, but before that, they will play an away game against Hapoel Gilboa Galil in the fifth round of the Israeli League.
Game Summary
Starting Five for Hapoel: Speedy Smith, Kadin Carrington, Yovel Zoosman, Jeremy Morgan, Gabi Chachashvili.
Starting Five for Cedevita Olimpija: D.J. Stewart, Devonta Jones, Martins Geben, Devin Robinson, Jaka Blazic.
Hapoel struggled early on, but Cedevita Olimpija didn’t capitalize, and after three minutes, the score was 2-6. Chris Johnson’s entry off the bench provided a spark, as Hapoel went on a 9-0 run with contributions from four different players. However, they struggled to score again for three minutes, allowing the Slovenian side to regain the lead. The teams traded baskets, and the first quarter ended in a 19-19 tie.
Harper and Chachashvili led an 8-0 run for Hapoel in the second quarter, with Zoosman’s points giving the Reds a 10-point lead. Harper and Robinson traded baskets, but Johnson dominated, making an impact all over the floor. Hapoel ended the half leading 45-36.
Coming out of the break, Hapoel maintained high energy and excellent defense, with Zoosman and Harper driving them to a 52-39 lead. Despite a timely three from Blazic, the visitors’ fast-paced attack left the hosts floundering. A pair of three-pointers from Jeremy Morgan and Zoosman increased the lead to 16 points. Harper and Carrington added their own three-pointers, and a flawless trip to the free-throw line by Harper put Hapoel ahead 77-55 at the end of the third quarter.
In the final period, Hapoel pushed their lead to 25 points, but Cedevita Olimpija made a late charge, cutting the deficit to 15 with a 3-pointer from Gregor Glas. However, Harper’s 30-point performance ensured Hapoel held onto a comfortable lead, with the final score reading 94-83.
Scoring for Hapoel:
Jared Harper 30 (6/8 FG, 2/3 3PT, 12/14 FT, 5 Assists), Yovel Zoosman 18 (1/4 FG, 4/7 3PT, 4/4 FT, 6 Rebounds), Khadin Carrington 17 (2/5 FG, 3/5 3PT, 4/5 FT), Chris Johnson 11 (1/5 3PT, 4/4 FT, 11 Rebounds, 3 Steals), Jeremy Morgan 8 (3/4 FG, 7 Rebounds), Gabi Chachashvili 7 (3/4 FG), Justin Smith 3 (1/9 FG)
Scoring for Cedevita Olimpija:
Jaka Blazic 15 (3/9 3PT, 4 Turnovers), Gregor Glas 13 (3/6 3PT, 4 Turnovers), Devin Robinson 12 (5/12 FG), Devonta Jones 12 (4/10 FG, 4/4 FT, 6 Assists, 3 Steals), Joan Bringer 10 (3/4 2PT, 4/8 FT, 6 Rebounds), Marten Geben 8 (4/7 FG), Nikolic 3 (1/4 3PT, 5 Assists), Stewart 2 (5 Assists)
Smith’s Struggles Were Overcome by the Backcourt Performance of His Teammates.
