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oct 14 2026San Pablo Burgos did everything possible to win in the fourth quarter but fell one point short. Hapoel Jerusalem, the undefeated leader of EuroCup Group A, entered the final period leading 70-59 and withstood a fierce local comeback that kept the game within one possession for much of the quarter. Final score: 84-85. Porfirio Fisac's team, playing without Retin Obasohan and Vlatko Cancar, falls to 1-2 in the competition. Sasa Obradovic's Hapoel improves to 3-0.
Hapoel dominated for three quarters. A 10-2 run at the end of the first quarter gave them a six-point lead (24-18), and in the second quarter they extended their advantage to double digits. Burgos cut it close before halftime (39-46), but in the third quarter the Israelis pulled away again to 68-57.
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Lofton Jr. Carries Hapoel
Kenneth Lofton Jr. was the player who did the most damage to Burgos, with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Jaleen Smith distributed 9 assists and scored 13 points, while Devontae Cacok added 11 points and 7 rebounds. For Burgos, Joaquín Taboada led the way with 20 points, and Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Sengfelder each contributed 15.
Fourth Quarter Not Enough
In the final period, Burgos defended better and Hapoel could no longer pull away. The home team won the quarter 25-15, with DJ Steward and Taboada leading the offense and Žiga Samar orchestrating the game. The score stayed within one or two baskets for several minutes, but Hapoel kept their composure down the stretch. Burgos will visit Tortona in the next matchday.
