In the upcoming EuroCup clash, Hapoel Tel Aviv (2-1) will face the unbeaten Gran Canaria (3-0) in what promises to be a thrilling and highly anticipated encounter. These teams split their regular-season games last season, with Gran Canaria edging Hapoel 85-83 at home, thanks to 18 points from John Shurna. However, Hapoel responded with a dominant 92-70 victory in the return leg, where Jordan McRae scored 25 points and earned MVP of the Round honours.
Hapoel Tel Aviv boasts the most accurate two-point shooting team in the EuroCup, converting 66.4% of their attempts. A significant contributor to this success is last week’s MVP, Johnathan Motley, who averages 17 points per game with an impressive 75% two-point conversion rate. Gran Canaria will rely on veteran Mike Tobey to counter Motley’s impact inside the paint. Although Tobey has struggled with scoring recently, he grabbed 11 rebounds in their Round 3 victory over Bahcesehir, where the Spanish team allowed only 63 points, showcasing their defensive prowess.
Given the defensive capabilities of both teams and their recent performances, it is likely that the total points scored will be under 169.5. Expect a closely contested game with both teams focusing on strong defensive play, which will be the key factor in determining the outcome of the game.