The Romanian outfit saw its first-half lead erased before conjuring a decisive 0-13 run down the stretch
Resilient Cluj holds firm to stun Hapoel Jerusalem, 73-81
Informes de partidos
3 Min lectura
U-BT Cluj-Napoca celebrated its second successive road win of the season in the BTK EuroCup and improved to 2-3 in Group B, with a majestic performance in the home straight propelling the Romanian side to a 73-81 defeat of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem.
The effervescent Karel Guzman paced Cluj with a game-high 20 points, while hard-working Adam Mokoka chipped in with 14 points and 9 boards. Kevin Hervey scored 17 points and Zavier Simpson added 15 for the visitors, who shocked the Israeli side with their fast-paced transition and quick movement of the ball.
At the other end, Jared Harper poured in 19 points, Khadeen Carrington netted 11 and Justin Smith scored 10 for Hapoel, which dropped to 3-2 and saw its three-game winning streak snapped after a poor shooting night against the visiting team’s physical defense.
Game Videos
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Valencia Basket-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Quarterfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-Dreamland Gran Canaria | Quarterfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Harper and Smith at it again! Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Smith bends the rim on the alleyoop! Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Wiley rocks the rim! Magic Moment
- 01:53
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Zavier Simpson: 'It was crazy!'
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Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Eighthfinals Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:11
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Stephens's alley-oop dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:08
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Stephens attacks the rim! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Aris Midea Thessaloniki-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 18 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:24
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Madar with the magical pass! Magic Moment
- 00:12
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Harper makes a master pass! Magic Moment
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Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:16
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Smith explodes to the rim! Magic Moment
- 00:14
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Jerusalem's bigs combine for the slam! Magic Moment
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7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 17 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Morgan rejects Salash! Magic Moment
- 00:25
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What an assist by Mokoka! Magic Moment
- 00:14
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Mokoka swats Stenionis! Magic Moment
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Umana Reyer Venice-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Carrington coast to coast! Magic Moment
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Turk Telekom Ankara | Round 16 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Lovely team baseline move by Cluj! Magic Moment
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Umana Reyer Venice-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Salin creates a fastbreak from the floor! Magic Moment
- 00:11
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Zimpson dances and scores! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 15 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Justin Smith makes a ridiculous layup! Magic Moment
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 14 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:12
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Smith dunks off a Harper alley-oop pass! Magic Moment
- 00:11
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Stephens posterizes Smith! Magic Moment
- 00:35
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Mokoka takes off for the massive dunk! Magic Moment of the Night
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:14
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Mokoka takes off for the massive dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:09
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Hankins finds Mejeris for the slam! Magic Moment
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-Aris Midea Thessaloniki | Round 13 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:12
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Smith hammers down the alley-oop! Magic Moment
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Valencia Basket-U-BT Cluj-Napoca | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Simpson's circus shot! Magic Moment
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Veolia Towers Hamburg-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 12 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Ogbeide with the spin and slam! Magic Moment of the Night
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Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem-7-bet Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
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Carrington's body control! Magic Moment
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U-BT Cluj-Napoca-Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse | Round 11 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:28
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Seeley's three to take the lead for good! Magic Moment
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An open lane for Guzman's dunk! Magic Moment
- 00:30
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Big hustle, big dunk! Magic Moment
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Valencia Basket-Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem | Round 10 Highlights | 2024-25 BKT EuroCup
- 00:27
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Guzman with the massive dunk on the break! Magic Moment of the Night
Having carved out a 22-26 lead at the end of the first quarter on the back of 8 points from sharpshooting Guzman, Cluj then engineered a 0-11 run early in the second to open up a 28-37 advantage as Hapoel struggled to cope with the visiting team’s pace and intensity.
Cluj led 36-44 at halftime but Hapoel responded in the third quarter with some great hustle and offensive rebounding, slashing the deficit to 60-63 ahead of the final 10 minutes as the hosts played with more intent and purpose after the long break.
A comeback appeared to be on the cards as Hapoel further beefed up its defense and drew level 67-67 midway through the fourth quarter, but Cluj saved its best for last. Galvanized by a pair of successive triples, the Romanian side pulled away to 67-80 and the run was capped by a deep spot-up three from Guzman, who shot the lights out as he made 8 of 13 from the floor, including 4 of 8 from downtown.
Hapoel, which was kept scoreless for 4:30 minutes down the stretch, launched one last push in a bid to force the final twist but the home team’s effort fell short as Cluj was able to run the clock down in the final 90 seconds.
