Just slightly upset, but the opponent favors Othuri today, and that's clearly Zalgiris. Zalgiris' defense has been problematic throughout the season, and often opponents' tall players play above their average when playing against Zalgiris because Wright simply wanders in PnR defense, while Birutis' tree forces Masiulis to use smaller line-ups, and centers like Othuri punish the team with their height, athleticism, and PnR game. He has an average of 12.6 points this season, but the last two games didn't go well, so I am expecting a better performance given the fact that Zalgiris is a favorable opponent for tall players.
Hapeol lost in the pit and at home to Žalgiris, as is usual against our teams. They are able to play successfully against us. In this case, I think we can expect points, the line is not big and Žalgiris' offense should dominate on their home court. The Jewish club is also not strong in offense, so this line looks like an easy win.
Hapoel's 5 consecutive losses, the team looks very bad and even with Bryant returning, it is uncertain if they will be saved today. Žalgiris made a lot of mistakes against Efes, Sisco played very poorly, but still had chances to win, and I believe that today they will easily handle the lifeless Hapoel without any problems, just like Monaco, who came with their own set of problems. To Itoudżi, the dismissal is already being prepared, so there will be intense sweating, which will add even more tension for everyone.
Hapoel has transformed from a Euroleague leader to a team that perhaps a significant part of people expected before the season. A lot of talent was put together in one team, and when such a team is formed, big egos and astronomical player salaries eventually create tension. Itoudis is forced by fans who no longer want to see him in the team. Very poor results and the situation is not improving. Everything is going well for Zalgiris, despite the away game syndrome and released players. Every home game is important, and the team that appears more reliable, especially with the support of fans, is worth the fight.
Hapoel are Euroleague newcomers coming from EuroCup, their first round went pretty well, and they were also boosted by their success in the previous league. As time went on, their confidence grew and they were able to face Euroleague teams more easily, especially since they were also able to gather points at the beginning. Additionally, at that time, Žalgiris even beat them in their own arena. Today, they will play here and after the last Euroleague match and receiving a cold shower, they will be 'washed up' and motivated among their fans to win, which is often the case in such situations.
You should have a test for a guaranteed green Peru at home. It seems that he learned to play in front of his own fans. The opponent is very fragile, easily releasing the course of the game, and at the moment he does not impose his own rhythm on anyone. The atmosphere is unclear, the team is not at all physically prepared, which forces them to let the Jews, who are crammed with Heroball and draw the Americans into it. The scenario here should be similar to Monaco, the opponents will scream and you need to use it, especially in such a tense table.
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