Olimpia Milano - Hapoel Tel Aviv

Even Real doesn't seem to believe that they can beat Hapoel 4 times in a row in the same season. The Israel team is very solid and persistent, losing only by 4 points in the first game. In the second game, they won by 9 points, so the handicap is not very big. But in the next game, I hope for an even more persistent fight and a better Hapoel. The Israel team still has room for improvement, but the most important thing is that this team is capable of doing it and maybe even evening out the series.

The biggest downside is that Maledon is a rising player from the bench, allowing Campazzo to rest. As a result, he doesn't get a lot of playing time. But I would say he utilizes his entrances very effectively. When he played for Asvel and had a bigger role, his statistics were much better. Maledon distributes quite a few passes to his teammates. In the regular season, he had an average of 3 assists. Overall, he is quick and causes turnovers effectively.

Without a doubt, there should be more open and beautiful teamwork, and Hapoel should have the courage to aggressively attack. Itoudis may shed tears over penalties in this match, but everything leads to an exciting Friday playoff game. Elijah should be back, so I am looking forward to a good, open game with lots of talent.

Calm and graceful is Mario, but today he should fully unleash his potential, as he is a player of high status. He has the most freedom in the team, but his discipline in defense is lacking. Overall, I hope for an offensive game, and Mario should play a crucial role in that.