A strong second period, which saw the hosts outscore the visitors 30-17, set the foundations for the win
Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates Trefl, 91-72
Game Report
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv enjoyed a peaceful evening as it defeated the visiting Trefl Sopot 91-72 at Samokov Arena. The hosts struggled offensively in the early going but managed to score 30 points in the second quarter to build a double-digit advantage, 49-32, with the guests never threatening thereafter. Hapoel improved its record to 11-6 and is one game off from clinching second place in the group.
The winners were led by Johnathan Motley, who registered a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, good for a PIR of 27. Yam Madar followed with 13 points, Antonio Blakeney contributed 12, and Marcus Foster and Patrick Beverley added 11 apiece. Darious Moten and Geoffrey Groselle paced Trefl with 17 points each, while Nick Johnson finished with 16 in the losing effort.
Game Videos
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ratiopharm Ulm-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Foster finishes the thrilling alley-oop! Magic Moment
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Trefl Sopot-Dreamland Gran Canaria | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Weathers fakes and dunks! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Trefl Sopot | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:13
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Caboclo says no to Zyskowski! Magic Moment
- 00:13
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Foster find his way to destroy the rim! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Besiktas Fibabank Istanbul-Trefl Sopot | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Motley to Foster! Magic Moment
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Trefl Sopot-Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Buducnost VOLI Podgorica-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:10
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Wainright saves the day with rejection! Magic Moment
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Trefl’s fastbreak alley-oop! Magic Moment
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Moten denies Odiase! Magic Moment
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Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius-Trefl Sopot | Round 14 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:14
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Johnson’s no-look alley-oop pass! Magic Moment
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Trefl Sopot’s super fast break! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Dolomiti Eneriga Trento | Round 14 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:12
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Timor connects with Caboclo for the slam! Magic Moment
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Dreamland Gran Canaria-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:26
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Caboclo dunks after great pass! Magic Moment of the Night
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Ginat goes behind-the-back! Magic Moment
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Trefl Sopot-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 01:57
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Kostas Sloukas: 'We dedicate this win to Mathias Lessort'
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FC Bayern Munich-Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | RS Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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What a pass by Booker! Motorola Magic Moment
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Nunn hammers it home on the break! Motorola Magic Moment
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Joventut Badalona-Trefl Sopot | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:15
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Ragland sends Caboclo dunkin'! Magic Moment
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Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:10
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Caboclo’s big block! Magic Moment
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Weathers rejects Ellis on the break! Magic Moment of the Night
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Trefl Sopot-Dolomiti Energia Trento| Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Joventut Badalona | Round 10 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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ratiopharm Ulm-Trefl Sopot | Round 10 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Dreamland Gran Canaria-Trefl Sopot | Round 9 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-ratiopharm Ulm | Round 9 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Trefl Sopot-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 8 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Blayzer swats Schenk! Magic Moment
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Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 7 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Trefl Sopot-Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul | Round 7 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Ginat beats the buzzer! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 6 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Motley assists Timor for the three-point play! Magic Moment
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Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Trefl Sopot | Round 6 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Dolomiti Energia Trento-Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv | Round 5 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:14
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Foster throws it down with emphasis! Magic Moment
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Wainright chases down Ford! Magic Moment
The hosts struggled on offense in the early going, as they needed two and a half minutes to score a field goal after six attempts. Trefl took advantage of that to earn a 2-7 edge, but it didn’t last for long, as Motley took over with back-to-back baskets inside to push Hapoel ahead, 8-7. With neither team able to find their offensive momentum, the score only progressed thanks to free-throw shooting, and this allowed the home side to increase the margin to 13-9 after 7 minutes. Groselle stepped up to help the visitors with 6 points in a row, featuring a nice battle against Motley that brought Trefl within 17-15. A buzzer-beater by Blakeney closed the first half with a 19-15 advantage for the home side.
Hapoel fastened the pace after the break, using Foster on offense and exploiting offensive rebounding to go up 27-19 after 12 minutes. Trefl stopped the game, but a three-pointer by Blakeney right after the game resumed sparked a 7-2 run that built a double-digit lead for the hosts, 34-21, forcing a second timeout in less than 4 minutes in the period. It didn’t work either, as 7 straight points by Foster created a 41-23 gap for the hosts. Alleyne tried to give Trefl a spark with 5 points, but the closest the visitors could get was within 11 points. Then, another 8-2 run led by Blakeney restored a safe margin for Hapoel, which finished the first half 49-32 ahead.
Trefl found some energy at halftime and took to the court with a stronger outlook, led by Groselle inside and Moten outside, as it reduced the distance to 51-38. Moten took the reins for the visitors later, drilling back-to-back three-pointers and adding and a pair of inside buckets that revitalized Trefl's offense. The visitors couldn’t match that accuracy in their defensive response, however, and Hapoel took advantage of that to feed Motley inside to avoid further problems, 66-52, with 8 points in a row coming from him. Back-to-back triples by Beverley and Guy Palatin made it a 20-point game soon after, 72-52, while Moten kept rocking and closed the third period with another bomb to make it 72-55.
A technical foul called on Jakub Schenk opened the last quarter, but Moten stayed red-hot and provided a free throw and a three on two consecutive possessions to keep Trefl breathing at 73-59. Johnson made it even closer, 73-61, right before getting another technical that enabled Hapoel to regain a comfortable cushion, 76-61. With Madar and Beverley pulling the strings, the hosts kept their opponents at a safe distance, 83-67, with 4 minutes remaining. Trefl looked for answers by returning Groselle onto the court, but his fourth foul and Schenk’s fifth made the guests forget their chances of a rally. Madar and Bruno Caboclo, from the free-throw line, set an 89-69 margin entering the last minute that confirmed the win.
