Micic struggles as Valencia remain unbeaten in EuroLeague!

The Bats secured their fourth consecutive win since the start of the season in Europe's elite competition, while the Israeli side suffered their second defeat.

The Spanish side flew out of the gates, quickly building a double-digit lead (18-8). By the end of the opening period, the hosts stretched their cushion further, wrapping up the first ten minutes ahead at 29-17. Valencia maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the second quarter, but a late 10-4 run from Hapoel narrowed the deficit, sending the teams into the break at 47-40.

Hapoel opened the third quarter with five straight points to close within two (47-45). However, Valencia repelled the fightback and rebuilt a double-digit cushion (60-50) by the midway point of the frame. The hosts kept up the pressure to lead 74-57 heading into the final quarter. Hapoel managed to trim the deficit down the stretch, but Valencia never lost control, sealing a 93-82 victory.

Kameron Taylor paced the winners with 17 points, T.J. Shorts added 15, and Josep Puerto chipped in with 11, while Dylan Osetkowski and Jasiel Rivero also scored in double figures with 10 points each. Nikola Mirotic and Armoni Brooks both finished with nine points.

Antonio Blakeney led all scorers for the visitors with a game-high 30 points, supported by Elijah Bryant's 12. Serbian playmaker Vasilije Micic struggled on the night, finishing with a modest four points and a performance index rating of -2.

Following this result, Valencia remain perfect with a 4-0 record, while Hapoel drop to an even 2-2 balance.

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